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Studies have found that one of the primary risk factors associated with COVID-19 is obesity. While the data is far from conclusive, there seems to be a relationship between excess weight and severe coronavirus symptoms, meaning maintaining a healthy weight could be one way to reduce the risk. Obesity Puts People at Risk for Severe…

Are you recovering from gastric bypass surgery? You may be wondering how to care for yourself after surgery. This article is part two of our aftercare guide for gastric bypass to assist you in this process. If you missed part one of our series, read about what to expect in your first few weeks here….

Individuals who are morbidly obese and have been unsuccessful at regulating their weight through normal means sometimes turn to surgical procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy, as a solution.  But not every obese person meets the qualifications for sleeve gastrectomy. Before choosing this as an option for losing weight, you’ll need to meet specific qualifications for…

While working from home does provide more flexibility and overall freedom, it also makes it easy to get stuck in a sedentary lifestyle. The extra time spent sitting can make it difficult to maintain weight loss while working from home, but fortunately, there are some simple habits that can help you combat that problem. 1….