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…
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…
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…