Self-care is simply your ability to give your mind and body what they need to thrive. It means nourishing yourself with healthy food, staying active, managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and
Having health goals is one thing; setting up your environment to make those goals effortless is another. Today’s GLP-1 medications are game-changers for managing appetite and body weight, doing the
Obesity medications are frequently in the news for their ability to drive weight loss, but their true value goes much deeper: they can be a powerful gateway to long-term health.
If you want to know where the future of health is heading, look no further than the 2026 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. The excitement on
Less than a year ago, my co-author Nancy Kushner, MSN, RN, and I celebrated the publication of our book, Patient-Centered Weight Management: The Six Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, published
Throughout my 40+ years as an obesity medicine physician, I’ve been fortunate to remain involved with multiple obesity care stakeholders. I am also pleased to see the collective initiatives occurring
In my 40+ years as an obesity medicine physician specialist, my entire counseling philosophy and weight management program approach have been rooted in behavior change research related to diet, physical
Most people don’t like taking medications – especially longterm. In fact, medication fatigue where individuals stop taking a new medication, like a statin or blood pressure pill, is commonplace. But
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