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Sleep and Weight Loss: How Sleep Impacts Weight Loss & More

Published: October 21, 2023
Read Time: 8 Minutes
Category: Patients

In the expansive landscape of weight loss strategies, one factor often flies under the radar but wields significant influence: sleep. While diet and exercise are prominent players, the relationship between sleep and weight loss is a critical area of study that demands attention.

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Understanding Different Types of Diets: Pros and Cons

Published: October 19, 2023
Read Time: 9 Minutes
Category: Patients

There are a thousand and one different diets out there, all of them distinct with varying degrees of effectiveness. It is naturally difficult to navigate the veritable library full of diets that are available online, so we’ve decided to go over some of the most popular diets around today and discuss them in terms of effectiveness, ease of adherence, and some other important factors to consider when choosing a diet for yourself.

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Stress and Weight Loss: Impact and Strategies

Published: October 17, 2023
Read Time: 7 Minutes
Category: Patients

In the ever-accelerating rhythm of modern existence, stress has become an unwelcome constant, insinuating its effects into realms beyond the mental and emotional. This essay delves deep into the multifaceted impact of stress on weight loss and offers a comprehensive array of strategies to deftly navigate this intricate dance, thereby fostering a holistic approach that nurtures health and wellness in its entirety.

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Weight Loss Motivation for the New Year

Published: December 21, 2022
Last Updated: September 20th, 2023
Read Time: 5 Minutes
Category: Patients

For many, the new year serves as an annual reminder to refocus their goals, which is why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. According to a 2021 poll, the most common new year’s resolutions are doing more exercise and losing weight. But vowing to get in better physical shape is only the first step, and due to several factors, losing weight can be more difficult for some than others.

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Is Bariatric Surgery Safe? Understand the Risks & Side Effects

Published: December 8, 2022
Last Updated: September 20th, 2023
Read Time: 7 Minutes
Category: Patients

Bariatric surgery is a set of procedures undergone by thousands of people annually. We will go over the specifics of what bariatric surgery is, different types of bariatric surgery, recovery time from bariatric surgery, the cost of bariatric surgery, and potential alternatives in order to avoid the significant risk of complications from the procedure. Follow along for all the information you’ve ever needed to know about bariatric surgery and the risks it carries.