by Ruchi S. Doshi, MD, MPH, and Kimberly A. Gudzune, MD, MPH Dr. Doshi is with the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gudzune is with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research at Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland. Funding: Kimberly A. Gudzune was supported by grant K23HL116601. Disclosures: The authors report…
People have different reaction when they hear anything about dieting. Some people are fine with it while others get anxious and uncomfortable easily. When people consult a doctor and are advised to see a dietician, very few follow the doctor. It is because people have a skewed point of view when it comes to the definition of dieting. For those who are anxious and afraid, anything about dieting simply means restrictions – not being able to eat what you want and eating very…
No jitters, no crash weight loss helpers Share This! The best way to lose weight and burn off fat is to make sure you are following a calorie-reduced diet along with a regular exercise program. However, even if these are in perfect working order, you may want something a little bit more to help expedite the fat burning process. If you have considered using a fat burner but are sensitive to stimulants , you’ll be happy to know that there are stimulant-free fat…
Five years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a new patient, Sheila (not her real name), who was 45 years old, a busy working mom with young kids, and about 30 pounds overweight. Her extra weight worried me because it increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence and other health problems. After acknowledging the everyday challenges of weight management, we went right to solutions. “Are you able to exercise regularly?” I asked her. She shifted her gaze uncomfortably and hesitated to answer…
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You need to burn excess calories in your body to lose weight. Although it sounds easy, it takes more than thoughts to actually cut calories and lose weight. You have to be smart and wise so as not to starve while shedding off excess calories. Being able to sustain your diet for long or better still making it part of your lifestyle goes a long way to help you meet your weight loss goals. If exercise is part of your weight-loss plan, there…
Three Resolutions That Will Encourage a Healthier New Year It’s that time of year again – time to take stock and make plans to create the life we want. If leading a healthier life is on your list, here are three resolutions you’ll want to be sure and add to your list. Exercise both mind and body. We all know physical exercise is important for optimal health. It can’t be overstated – exercise is one of the most important ways to keep both…
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Studies have shown that obese patients have more problems with musculoskeletal pain than the general population ( bit.ly/Hh3usQ ). Obesity and pain show a strong relationship even when insulin resistance, inflammation, and pain-related comorbidities are accounted for ( 1.usa.gov/17jGHqj ). A study of 215 fibromyalgia (FMS) patients found that obese patients had greater pain sensitivity, poorer sleep quality, and reduced physical strength and flexibility ( bit.ly/18TVYy4…