Cultivating self-compassion and an awareness of distanced self-talk can help patients succeed in their weight loss journey. The path to goal achievement is often fraught with setbacks and challenges. Embarking on a weight loss journey can be emotionally challenging…
Sarcopenic obesity could lead to adverse health outcomes in the elderly. As we age, our body composition naturally changes. For example, we are more likely to gain weight and lose muscle mass, and the distribution of fat mass across our…
Including resistance training as part of one’s weight loss program offers benefits. There are many factors that contribute to weight loss1 and weight gain.2 Living at an unhealthy weight is not merely a matter of an energy imbalance — taking…
Stress is another obstacle in the journey toward a healthy weight for patients with obesity. A 2017 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that moderate to high levels of stress affect the majority of Americans.1 While much attention…
Certifying through the American Board of Obesity Medicine helps Primary Care Physicians Better Serve their Patients with Obesity. In the current medical landscape, primary care physicians (PCPs) and family practitioners are being asked to shoulder increasingly more responsibility for managing…
Results are promising for patients with obesity when yoga and nutrition advice are combined with a diet plan. Among patients with obesity, 65-78 percent are estimated to have hypertension.1 Hypertension increases a patient’s chances of developing heart disease, kidney disease,…
Patients with obesity may be at greater risk of contracting a severe case of COVID-19. Asthma is a common comorbidity for patients with obesity and is a recognized risk factor. For example, there is a greater risk of experiencing more…
Managing gestational weight gain in women with can improve pregnancy outcomes. Among women of reproductive age, it is estimated that 20 percent of them are women with obesity1. Women with obesity experience increased risks of complications during pregnancy that include…
There is growing evidence to suggest that consideration should be given to cognitive function as a risk factor in patients with obesity. When we think about patients with obesity, we tend to think primarily about how weight affects cardiovascular, endocrine,…
Pulmonary issues are common among people with obesity — with even more severe outcomes for patients with COPD. Among the many health challenges experienced by people with obesity, pulmonary issues are common. Excess fat compresses the lungs, diaphragm, and chest…