Living Well Blog

You’ve probably heard the importance of managing your weight your entire life. Unfortunately, you’re probably focusing on the wrong metric if you’re just looking at your bathroom scale.How much we weigh is merely a number. It doesn't provide an accurate picture of your body size, shape or health.… See more

Adult obesity rates have been steadily climbing for decades. Unfortunately, being overweight is linked to a long list of health issues. The good news: losing just a modest amount of weight can help improve sleep, blood sugar levels, cholesterol profile and blood pressure readings, which can… See more

No one wants a beer belly: They’re unattractive and have been linked to health issues for years. Beer belly, the casual term used to describe abdominal obesity, is associated with more harmful changes in heart structure than overall body weight… See more

When it comes to weight loss, I see it all the time. Frustration — especially when one of my patients works hard and sacrifices only to end up staring at the same number on the scale. They count calories, change their diet and increase their exercise but don’t lose weight.  It’s frustrating… See more

You probably noticed that as you age, it gets harder and harder to manage your weight. It’s a common complaint among middle-aged adults; in fact, about 44 percent of Americans ages 40 to 59 are considered obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  For some people… See more

In recent years, GLP-1 weight-loss medications have become one of the most talked-about developments in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. With brand names like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Trulicity, these drugs have evolved from diabetes treatments to powerful tools for… See more

Loose clothing. Living a healthier lifestyle helps you gain muscle, making it easier to zip up your jeans and button your jacket.Better focus. A healthier lifestyle is known for sharpening attention and concentration.        Losing weight is not easy. And sadly, there’s a good… See more

If you’re taking a GLP-1 to manage your weight or type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably experienced some weight loss. Congratulations!In a study published in September, researchers found that patients lost 5.1 percent of their weight on semaglutide (Ozympic) and 2.2 percent on liraglutide (Saxenda), on… See more

Around 80 percent of people who try to lose weight fail. They either don’t achieve their desired results or they gain back the weight they loss.Weight loss can be a long, tricky process. But your weight loss efforts probably weren’t a waste of time.When you tackle weight loss by exercising more,… See more

We often associate sugary drinks like sodas with the obesity crisis, which has been plaguing the U.S. since late 1970s.Of course, many variables are involved, but studies suggest that sugar-sweetened beverages are a prime culprit. Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas,… See more