Doctor visits are not fun and are often frustrating. Patients encounter long waits, then feel rushed through their time in the exam room. Being prepared can help alleviate some of the frustration and help you be a more active participant in your care. Here are 7 tips to make the
A recent study conducted by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that public support for laws prohibiting weight discrimination increased between 2011 and 2013. Overweight or obesity affects more than two-thirds of adults in the United States. These individuals are more likely to be victims of stigma
At one point, Graham Elliott weighed almost 400 pounds and knew he needed help. Graham made the decision to have weight loss surgery in order to regain his health for himself and his family. With the support of his family and his friend and surgeon, Dr. Vivek Prachand, Graham had the Vertical
Summer vacations are one of the best parts of the year. Vacations are a time when we can get away from day-to-day responsibilities, have fun with family and friends, or travel to new places. The most important to-do item on a vacation is to have fun. You are going on
Dr. Oz testified before a congressional hearing regarding diet scams. Dr. Oz was scheduled to testify in front of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection about the many companies that misuse his name and likeness to promote diet products. The hearings are part of the recent government crack down on
The United States holds the lead in worldwide obesity rates, according to a new report in medical journal The Lancet. None of the 188 countries that were included in the study were successful in reducing the rate of obesity. “We are seeing an increase in obesity across the board,” said Dr.
It feels like I’m back in junior high again, taking a logic test – “Which of these 3 things do not belong?” For some, fat bashing by Charles Barkley on national TV during the NBA Playoffs is actually a winning combination of “All of the above.” When on top of
May is National Bike Month, check out the many health benefits to bicycling. Bicycle commuting burns an average of 540 calories per hour. The average person loses 13 lbs in the first year of commuting by bike. If American adults each drove one mile less per day, it would reduce the
By Nina Gannes and Robin Raskob Let’s face the facts: it is really hard to find time to exercise. In particular for parents, the responsibilities of raising kids always seem to take priority — from driving carpools to grocery shopping to getting the kids in bed on time — when
Workout Wednesday! Looking for a free exercise video this Wednesday, try sweating with Richard Simmons on YouTube. Video workouts include warm-ups, cardio, and strength.
