Wellness / Weight Management

You've downloaded the step-counting app, bought the fitness tracker and set an ambitious 15,000-steps-a-day goal. But three weeks in, you're wondering if all this walking is actually helping you lose weight, or are you just wearing out your sneakers? You're...

What are GLP-1s? Benefits and risks Managing side effects Tirzepatide vs. semaglutide Stopping GLP-1s Safety & exclusions GLP-1-receptor-agonist (GLP-1) medications are receiving increased attention lately. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications are now also widely used to...

Whether on social media or in the news, you can’t go far without hearing about people taking a GLP-1 for weight loss. These medications have transformed the weight management landscape, offering new hope for people struggling with obesity. But healthcare...

When it comes to weight loss, metabolism often takes center stage. You may have heard others talk about having a “fast” or “slow” metabolism and wondered if boosting yours is what you need to help shed extra pounds. The good...

If you spend any time researching supplements, you’ll find countless options claiming to revolutionize your health. From quick fixes for weight loss to all-natural solutions for better energy, it’s hard to know what actually works. One supplement, berberine, has been...

In recent years, intermittent fasting for weight loss has gained traction as a flexible and sustainable approach to managing weight. From wellness influencers to clinical researchers, many are exploring how this eating pattern can support long-term health goals. But what...

If you’ve been doing all the right things, eating well and exercising regularly, but still can’t seem to lose the stubborn fat around your midsection, you’re not alone. It might not be your routine that isn’t working, it could be...

Have you ever had a meal and immediately started thinking about what you’ll eat next? Or found yourself scrolling through food delivery apps without even feeling hungry? This mental chatter around food is often referred to as “food noise.” And...

“I feel like I don’t really eat much, so why am I not losing weight?” Sound familiar? If you’ve been feeling this way, let’s talk about some sneaky reasons why we sometimes don’t lose weight as expected—even when it feels...

Whether you’re doing it on accident because of a busy schedule or on purpose because of a bulging waistline, skipping meals is not the best way to lose weight and stay healthy. The truth is, this strategy can backfire.People think...

Carrying around excess weight can be a health hazard, but it’s not easy to figure out how to manage your weight—especially during major life events like marriage, pregnancy, career stress, injuries, and pandemics, when weight gain is especially common.The thought...

Every time you go to the doctor, they’ll need your weight and blood pressure. Facing the doctor’s scale can make you feel uneasy. And as you feel the blood pressure armband tighten, you may wonder why your doctor needs these...

Maybe you’ve heard of the body positive or weight neutral movement that has been gaining momentum in social media in the last couple years. Health at Every Size means exactly how it sounds: moving toward the idea of exploring health...

Let’s talk about intuitive eating. (Never heard of it? Jump over to this article on what intuitive eating is and then come back.) Now that you know the basics, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of how to incorporate...

Maybe you’ve heard about body image, but have you heard about body neutrality? Once the groundwork has been laid for understanding body image, you can begin to move toward body neutrality. What is body neutrality?First things first. We can’t run...

When you think of “body image,” you may not correlate it to health. What many people, both inside and outside of healthcare, don’t know is how much body image plays into our lives and the decisions we make. Many also...

So, you’re finally getting the hang of this “college student” thing. You’ve grown quite used to scrambling out of bed for your 8 a.m. Econ lecture, scoping out the quiet spots in the library and regrettably, taking your mom’s healthy...

Weight loss is challenging. While we all want to find that magic fat-burning strategy that allows weight loss with unlimited calorie intake, that is just not realistic. To achieve a healthy weight, the secret is fueling for performance and getting...

With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s the time of year when many start thinking about shedding those holiday pounds. But when it comes to losing weight, there are quite a few myths and misconceptions.As a physician,...

One resident of Grand Prairie, Texas gets stopped on occasion. People tell him, “Excuse me, but you look familiar.” That’s when Roger Lopez, 52, pulls out a picture from his wallet. He replies, “You probably recognize this guy.”The photo he...