Norton Community Medical Associates, Prevention and Wellness, Weight Management

New study shows ‘keto-like’ diet may be linked to higher risk of major cardiovascular events

Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets have become popular ways to lose weight among many Americans, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Lebron James. A new study, however, shows “keto-like” diets may be linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular events like chest pain, blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes. The results of the study were presented at…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

What are the types of weight loss surgery?

Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, includes procedures such as gastric band, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. These operations have proven to be effective treatments for obesity. Additional benefits include normalizing metabolism, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. Here are three types of weight loss surgery. What are the types of weight loss surgery?…

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Weight Management

Can I get weight loss surgery?

Considering weight loss (bariatric) surgery? Here are some requirements and guidelines you’ll need to understand before the procedure. Candidates for bariatric surgery Body mass index (BMI) is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate someone’s percentage of body fat. You may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you have: A BMI…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

After struggles with weight gain, mom finds success with weight loss surgery

Ashley Meredith began struggling with her weight in her 20s. “I was an active teenager, so it had never been a problem,” Ashley said. She remained active through college, but after a torn knee ligament put an end to that and she got pregnant in 2008, her weight crept up. A startling realization Through her…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

Eating after bariatric surgery

Lots of things change after bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery or WLS), but perhaps one of the most important is your diet. After bariatric surgery such as the gastric bypass, what, when and how you eat are crucial to your long-term success. What to eat before and after bariatric surgery Pre-surgery diet Before…

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Weight Management

Weight loss surgery: Is it covered by insurance? Do I qualify? What else do I need to know?

The average cost of weight loss surgery in the United States ranges between $17,000 and $26,000 (without any insurance coverage), according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Whether insurance covers some of this cost depends on the insurance provider and the plan. Does insurance cover weight loss surgery? Many insurance plans do…

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Weight Management

Wegovy vs. Ozempic

Wegovy and Ozempic are brand names for semaglutide. Ozempic was approved in 2017 for medical use in the treatment of diabetes. In 2021, Wegovy was approved for use in weight management. It’s the same drug, so what’s the difference? Wegovy vs. Ozempic Semaglutide initially was developed to treat Type 2 diabetes in adults and marketed…

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Bariatric Surgery, Weight Management

Can weight loss surgery reduce risk of cancer?

Weight loss surgery (WLS) could reduce risk for developing and/or dying from some cancers, according to a recent study. JAMA published the study that suggests people who have reduced body weight after WLS have a sharply decreased incidence of many cancers, including breast, kidney, liver and endometrial. Cancer and weight Although researchers don’t know exactly…

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During Your Pregnancy, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, Weight Management

Don’t try to lose weight while pregnant — go for healthy weight gain with good nutrition and exercise

Losing weight while pregnant, other than in the early weeks, is not healthy for you or your baby. Dieting, trying to stay the same weight or losing weight in the second or third trimester of your pregnancy can deprive your baby of nutrients needed to grow and develop. Obesity or being overweight during pregnancy can…

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Medical Weight Management, Weight Management

Wegovy injections: New weight loss drug is a nonsurgical option

Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or who are overweight and have at least one weight-related condition (such as diabetes or hypertension). This is the first weight loss drug approval from the FDA since 2014. New weight loss drug is a…

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Weight Management

More jingle, less jiggle: How to avoid holiday weight gain

You shut the door after the last trick-or-treater has been treated, and DING DONG! It’s the holiday season calling! Read on for tips to get through the holidays with more jingle, less jiggle. A study in the British Medical Journal wondered if typical holiday weight gain is inevitable or preventable. Results suggest brief behavioral interventions…

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Medical Weight Management, Weight Management

What to eat before weight loss surgery: The liver-shrinking diet

What is a liver-shrinking diet and why do you need it? Your doctor might tell you to follow this type of diet if you are preparing for bariatric (weight loss) surgery such as a gastric bypass or sleeve procedure. Many candidates for weight loss surgery also have enlarged livers. This often is due to diets…

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