Modern thoughts about improving willpower
A new study published in the journal Cognition examines two types of willpower – synchronic and diachronic. Synchronic willpower involves exercising willpower…
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10 Ways to Lower Cancer Risk
Did you know that cancer is the second most common cause of death in American adults, second only to heart disease? There…
10-Year Weight Gain in US Adults
This month in the Journal of Obesity, a study was published that looked at patterns of weight gain in over 13,000 US…
Weight Loss to Lower Cancer Risk
A study published June 3rd in JAMA found that weight loss lowers cancer risk. In this study of over 30,000 people with…
Mounjaro™ for Weight Loss
The FDA has approved a very exciting medication called Mounjaro™. Although approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes, a side effect of…
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Weight Loss Medication Update
Updated 3/22/2023 Wegovy Available at Retail Pharmacies Click here to see if you have insurance coverage for Wegovy. There is a lot…
Optifast 800 Shakes
Meal replacement programs are an effective tool to help people safely lose weight and keep it off. I am commonly asked about…
Medical Weight Loss Conference Updates
I had the pleasure of finally attending an in-person medical weight loss conference! As president of the Obesity Medicine Association, I enjoyed…
Weight Loss Percentage: Understanding Weight Loss Goals
The most common question I receive about medical weight loss from patients is: “How much weight should I lose?” Inappropriate weight loss…
