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Weight Loss Medications vs. Bariatric Surgery – Which is Right for You? 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 … [read more]
April is National Donate Life Month 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 … [read more]
A patient and a provider review an advanced care directive form. 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 … [read more]
A colorful fruit and vegetable rainbow. 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 … [read more]
A young man wearing red and holding his hands in a heart shape. 8 Ways To Take Control of Your Heart Health February 7, 2025 Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, but the good news is that many risk factors are within our control. While we can\’t change our age, gender or family history, we can significantly reduce our risk by addressing modifiable factors. … [read more]
Woman outside in winter weather. 5 Ways To Fight the Effects of Seasonal Depression January 13, 2025 Winter blues. Cabin fever. Seasonal depression. Most people can relate to feeling this way in the winter, especially in the Northeast where we may only see the sun occasionally during the winter season. The symptoms can range from mild to more severe symptoms … [read more]