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More Than Weight Loss: How Bariatric Surgery Can Transform Women’s Health
May 20, 2025
We often talk about the link between obesity and common medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes. But for women, the impact of excess weight extends even further, significantly increasing the risk for a range of specific health challenges – from …
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Understanding the Signs of a Stroke and How to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke
May 8, 2025
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. It can take less than four minutes to die from a stroke, which is why recognizing stroke symptoms early can be lifesaving. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to …
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Weight Loss Medications vs. Bariatric Surgery – Which is Right for You?
April 29, 2025
As bariatric surgeons and obesity medicine specialists, we often get asked: \”Are weight loss drugs better than weight loss surgery?\” It\’s a complex question with no easy answer, and the best approach depends heavily on individual …
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Celebrating Hope During Donate Life Month: Understanding Organ Donation and Transplantation
April 4, 2025
April is a time for renewal, and what better way to celebrate life than by recognizing the profound impact of organ, eye and tissue donation? National Donate Life Month (NDLM), established in 2003, shines a light on the critical need for donors and honors those …
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How to Prepare for the Uncertain With Healthcare Proxies, Living Wills, Advance Care Directives and More
March 13, 2025
The unpredictability of life makes planning for the uncertain a crucial task. Creating provisions for health-related events is especially important when it comes to circumstances beyond our control. Whether sudden or progressive, young or old, major illness …
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The Food Connection: 3 Ways to Celebrate
National Nutrition Month in March
March 3, 2025
More than just fuel for our bodies, food is a powerful connector. Food connects us to our cultures, families and communities. Sharing a meal is an experience that can provide us with memories and traditions – all of which can shape our unique relationship to …
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