Health Insights

42.4% of all Americans are obese, according to the CDC. While the problem affects everyone (considering 18.5% of children in the U.S. are obese), individuals aged 40 years and above are the worst hit. Obesity statistics globally may be lower than in the U.S. at 13%. However, this is still a shocking statistic given the effects of obesity ranging from heart disease to stroke, diabete …

Most gyms experience the same thing at the beginning of every year. Numbers of people join the gym with the best intentions to reach their goal to lose a specific amount of weight within a set time frame.  In turn, they join and follow through with their plans for at least the first week. From exercising religiously to proper dieting, they do all that it takes to ensure that they progress …

Staying fit is a great way to boost your confidence and self-esteem. However, it can be easy to lose motivation because of a lack of energy or fatigue. If you want to lose weight, you have to take action.  Weight loss can be tricky because there are so many diet tricks and tips available.  It can be confusing and leave you feeling frustrated. The best thing to do is focus on taking …

Exercise and diet alone often can fail to treat people with extreme and excessive obesity effectively. If you have been struggling with your weight, various bariatric solutions are designed to accelerate your weight loss and increase your overall health with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy. These include weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and other n …