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COVID-19 and obesity

November 16, 2020 by Dr. Tejwant S. Datta

COVID-19 severe infections affect some more than others, including those who are overweight.

tags: bariatrics , covid-19 , covid-19-blog , general wellness , weight loss

COVID-19 Should Be a Warning to Get Healthy

July 22, 2020

As preliminary data becomes clear regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, some early trends simply cannot be ignored. Patients suffering from excess...

tags: bariatric surgery , covid-19-blog , weight loss

Want to lose significant weight? Reston Hospital...

October 17, 2019

For those wanting – or needing – to lose a significant amount of weight (20 pounds or more) a medical approach offers a safe, sane way to do ...

tags: bariatric , medical weight loss , obesity , robotic surgery , surgical weight loss

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Eating Too Much Sugar

August 1, 2019

Consuming too much sugar not only increases your odds of having health problems but, because sugary foods often take the place of healthy foods...

tags: weight loss

I'm Sad, Let's Eat!

July 31, 2019

Overhaul your diet. Reduce Stress. Pump it up. Get your Z’s!

tags: weight loss

Supersized: The Do’s and Don’ts of Portion Control

July 31, 2019

Many people eat more calories than they need because they have a warped sense of what an appropriate portion size is for their particular nutritional...

tags: weight loss

Nutrition Fads: What Works and What Doesn’t

July 30, 2019

Healthy eating habits not only help lose excess weight, but also help reduce high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess body weight or...

tags: weight loss

Manage Your Weight To Help Manage Joint Pain

July 29, 2019

According to rheumatology experts at the Mayo Clinic, “Every pound of excess weight exerts about 4 pounds of extra pressure on the knees. So,...

tags: orthopedics , weight loss

Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart

July 29, 2019

All activity in our bodies is fueled by calories, including physical activity and basic bodily functions. Excess weight gain occurs when the ...

tags: cardiology , heart & vascular , weight loss