Discussing the Healthy Eating Index and Dietary Guidelines for Americans with patients with obesity provides a framework for thinking about the importance of a healthy eating plan. Developed in 1995 as a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Health and…
Older women with a high BMI are at greater risk from diabetes. At the time of a diabetes diagnosis, the disease progression tends to be more advanced in older women with a higher BMI compared to male counterparts.1 Like other…
Modifiable health behaviors such as dietary interventions and recognizing hypertension behavioral symptoms could help reduce risks of hypertension for adults with obesity. If current trends continue, there could be a 16.4 percent increase in adults with obesity by 2030.1…
Lifestyle changes may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men. There is evidence to suggest that men with obesity may be at a greater risk of developing prostate cancer than healthy-weight counterparts.1 Prostate cancer is the second most…
Understanding knee pain location in patients with diabetes could lead to interdisciplinary treatment approaches. Walking is one of the safest and most effective ways to jumpstart an exercise routine, and it is an important activity and function of day-to-day life.…
A healthy diet that includes probiotics may further reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Excess weight is a well-documented risk factor for developing high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Independent of other risk factors, patients with…
Nutrition and exercise can mitigate patient weight gain during the transition to menopause. As women age, it becomes more difficult to maintain pre-menopausal weight. Weight gain in women has been shown to begin during perimenopause, and weight gain continues through…
Clinical management of intermittent fasting and a Low Calorie Diet can be effective strategies for weight loss and mitigating the risks of type 2 diabetes. A primary therapeutic goal for managing type 2 diabetes is controlling blood glucose levels. Two…
Mindful eating can help mitigate grazing behaviors and bring awareness to the needs of patients with obesity. Bringing awareness to our eating habits is important to reduce or to extinguish non-preferred eating behaviors such as inattentive eating, eating when not…
Plantar fasciitis and its associated discomfort lead to decreased mobility and decreased quality of life — but stretching and lifestyle changes can help. For patients with obesity, daily activities such as standing or walking can be painful or uncomfortable, particularly…