What Do We Know About the Long-Term Use of GLP-1 Medications?
Though GLP-1s are generally considered to be safe, we are still learning about the safety of the long-term use of GLP-1 medications.
The Cancer Risk Reduction Potential of Weight Loss: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
There is growing evidence that suggests intentional weight loss mediated by lifestyle change or pharmacotherapies can reduce cancer risk in adults.
Could the Risk of Diabetes be reduced in Menopausal Women with Obesity?
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…
Can Probiotics Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?
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…
Obesity and Menopause
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…
What are the Risks of Poor Sleep Quality and the Importance of Good Sleep Hygiene for Patients with Obesity?
Good quality sleep is important for patients with obesity. While the amount of sleep we get is important, so is the quality of that sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but more…
What are the Risks Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Patients with Obesity?
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated glucose intolerance and insulin resistance, thus exacerbating health risks for patients with obesity. Research supports the importance of quality sleep for overall well-being, noting its crucial role in mental health, cognitive functioning, metabolic health, and…
What Role Can Self-Compassion and Distanced Self-Talk Play in Weight Loss and Maintenance?
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…
Can Meal Replacements Support Weight Loss and Mitigate Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease?
Meal replacements offer promise for patients with obesity. From 1999-2020, the United States witnessed a 37.4 percent increase in obesity among adults, and patients with obesity are at an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.1 In…
What is the Relationship Between Breast Cancer, Obesity and Health Disparities?
Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in women. Weight loss is one tool to mitigate side effects and complications. Breast cancer has surpassed lung cancer as the most prevalent form of cancer in women.1 After menopause, adipose…