Measures of Obesity: Which is Best?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most commonly used measure to screen for and diagnose obesity, but is it the best tool to do so?
How Social Determinants Contribute to Obesity
The greatest advantage a physician has to effectively treat symptoms and their causes is the ability to directly observe and interact with patients ...
Obesity’s Link to Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disease
This generation represents more than 20 percent of the population and the wear-and-tear that comes with age will continue to show itself in health issues, notably orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Weight Loss Incentive Programs: Help or Hindrance?
80 percent of large employers offer some type of financial incentive to improve health. But how effective are these programs?