Health & Wellness

Obesity And p62: Are you Missing A Key Protein?

January 7, 2013 · 0 comments

Obesity and p62:  Are you missing a key protein? The obesity epidemic is taking it's toll on the health and well-being of children and adults across our nation.  Like never before, researchers are conducting studies in an effort to find ways to reverse the epidemic and find other factors that

Give Yourself The Gift Of Support!

January 6, 2013 · 0 comments

Give Yourself The Gift Of Support -You Deserve It! Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re ready for a new beginning. What better way to kick off 2013 than attending your support group? This time of year is when most people reflect on the past year and consider the

Happy New Year!

December 31, 2012 · 0 comments

Happy New Year! Happy New Year to the OH Community!  May 2013 bring you love, happiness, support and continued success in your weight loss journey! -From the OH Team What are some of your goals for 2013?  We would love to hear from you!  Share your comments below.   -Photo

Focus On Fitness: Video Chat Exercise

December 17, 2012 · 0 comments

Focus On Fitness:  Video Chat Exercise BE INSPIRED!  In this video, 550 pound Lori Snow is seen working out via a video chat room!  "You can exercise anywhere, doing anything!"  She says.   "Even if you can't stand up!" http://youtu.be/06kqiC2SvRU       Photo courtesy of exousia.etsy

Making A Difference: An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci

December 8, 2012 · 0 comments

Making A Difference:  An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci An OH Magazine Interview Do you ever wonder why your bariatric surgeon chose their profession, or why he or she cares so much about the fight against obesity? Or perhaps you have other questions you would ask? OH Magazine recently had

Inadequately Trained to Help Obese Patients?

December 3, 2012 · 0 comments

Wake Forest University researchers are reporting that medical schools across the country are not providing obesity education to their students, despite the fact that 31% of adults are obese and 15% of children and teenagers age 6-19 are overweight.  With the obesity epidemic on the rise, and the growing costs

Tips For The Holiday Chef!

November 14, 2012 · 0 comments

Tips For The Holiday Chef! One of the greatest joys of the holiday season is the gift of sharing a feast fit for a King with your family and friends. But preparing a holiday meal can be stressful without careful planning, not to mention expensive. Here are a few tips

Making Cooking An Event: Recipe Party Time!

November 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Making Cooking An Event: Recipe Party Time! Host A Recipe Sharing Party! Cooking can be fun! Why not invite your family and friends to a recipe extravaganza? You can make it more than a potluck party; make it a fun way to share favorite recipes, to test culinary skills and

Medical Innovations for 2013: WLS Leads the List!

November 9, 2012 · 0 comments

The Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2013:  WLS Leads the List! After more than 110 Cleveland Clinic experts nominated 150 emerging technologies to compete for the top 10 breakthrough device and therapy innovations for 2013, the top 10 list has been revealed and weight loss surgery is in the forefront. 

Fitness IQ: Take The Quiz!

November 7, 2012 · 0 comments

Fitness IQ:  Take The Quiz! How much do you really know about fitness? 1.  True or False: You will burn fat faster if you work out on an empty stomach. 2.  True or False: Getting more than six hours of sleep each night helps you lose weight. 3.  True or