Gentlemen, are you finding the battle of the bulge tougher than a steak at a cheap buffet? You're not alone. Losing weight seems like it should be straightforward: eat less, move more, right? Yet, here we are, scratching our heads and not fitting into our jeans. Here's why you might be struggling to see that number go down on the scales.
Read MoreAs fall approaches and the evenings grow longer, when I've been speaking to busy people, I've noticed a common health issue topic keeps coming up that many of you might relate to: late-night binge eating. You know those moments when you find yourself snacking uncontrollably after a long stressful day? Been there, done that! So, let's talk about why we do it and, most importantly, how to stop it!
Read MoreAlthough liposuction removes fat from the body, it should not be viewed as a weight loss procedure. It’s simply a way to address contour irregularities by having diet-resistant fat removed from localized spots. That means patients who want to get healthier and improve a condition like obesity need to consider something other than liposuction. The Philadelphia area’s Chapin Aesthetics team explains that patients who want both—to lose weight for health reasons and to get body-contouring surgery—should make changes to their lifestyle before considering plastic surgery. There are several reasons why liposuction on its own isn’t a good technique for treating obesity.
Read MoreGaining weight seems to be an inevitable part of having kids—and it’s not something that impacts just moms. Studies have shown that a man’s risk of obesity increases 4 percent with every child he has. Though the exact reason for the weight gain is unclear (is it due to more stress? less time for planning healthy meals and exercise?), the solution is the same for anyone trying to shed pounds: dieting and physical activity.
Read MoreAs a dad, you’re probably more concerned about your child’s health and well-being than your own. That is commendable because every kid needs to learn about the values of a healthy lifestyle. And, there is no reason to keep..
Read MoreJoe Bufano was a teacher at Henninger High School in Syracuse, New York, when he met student Ronnie Brower. Even then, Brower struggled with his weight, often having to use two...
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