It’s important to help patients understand that GLP-1 medications are valuable tools within a comprehensive strategy that also involves lifestyle change, as this approach is key to achieving long-term weight loss success.
Supporting GLP-1 patients with behavior change could improve GLP-1 adherence and long-term weight loss.
Mindfulness could complement diet, exercise, and pharmacological therapies when treating patients with type 2 diabetes.
The first step in overcoming patient resistance to weight loss counseling is creating a judgement-free, safe space where they feel understood rather than criticized. Even as a weight loss expert, counseling your patients can sometimes feel like you are climbing…
Stress and dietary decisions are part of the brain-body connection. If left unmanaged, stress can lead to unwanted weight gain. The negative consequences of stress on the body are well documented, while the effect of stress on the brain typically…
Helping patients with obesity modify their eating and exercise behaviors could help them achieve healthier and more active lifestyles — both on and off weight loss medication. Behavior and lifestyle education are foundational to any successful weight loss program. Anti-obesity…
Lifestyle changes such as exercise and diet changes can reduce lower back pain. Lower pain is a symptom of underlying health issues. These health issues may be related to injury, spinal degeneration, or physical demands of one’s job, and pain…