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Obesity and Depression Strongly Linked

The link between common mental illness and obesity should be given more attention because the two health problems are closely connected, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide. An editorial in the British Medical Journal add support to claims of a two-way risk between obesity and common mental disorders.
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Obesity Rates May Be Leveling Off

Here is some remarkable news. We, meaning Americans in general, have finally begun to stop getting fatter. Not that we are any thinner, but at least our national weight expansion has leveled off. This semi-encouraging news comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Read more)

 

Obesity Rates May Be Leveling Off

Here is some remarkable news. We, meaning Americans in general, have finally begun to stop getting fatter. Not that we are any thinner, but at least our national weight expansion has leveled off. This semi-encouraging news comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Read more)

 

Women Can Quit Smoking While Controlling for Weight Gain

There are many women who hesitate to quit smoking because they fear gaining weight. Nicotine is known to suppress appetite and boost a smoker's metabolism. A new meta-analysis published in the journal, Addiction, shows that women who quit smoking while receiving treatment for weight control are better able to control their weight gain and are more successful at quitting cigarettes. (Read more)

 

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Obesity Seems to Degrade Men's Sex Lives

Obese men undergo significant hormonal changes and experience markedly worse sex lives – but stomach-stapling surgery can correct those troubles, a recent small study showed.
   
“Previous studies have found that obesity is correlated to lower sperm count and can be associated with infertility, but we wanted to know if obesity was biologically associated with an unsatisfying sex life, and if so, could it be reversible,” the study’s lead author, Ahmad Hammoud, of the University of Utah, said in an Endocrine Society news release. “Our results show that the answer to both questions may be yes.”

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Adding Dietary Calcium Helps Lose Weight

Increasing the supply of calcium in one's diet facilitates weight loss - but only in people who fail to ingest enough calcium, a recent study showed.The study was published in the British Journal of Nutrition, and was performed by Angelo Tremblay and his team at Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine, in Quebec City, Canada.
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Best Hospitals Have Lowest Chance of Bariatric Surgery Complications

A study released by HealthGrades identified 88 hospitals as the nations "best" performers (five-star rated), with mortality rates, complication rates and patient lengths of stay that are dramatically lower than other poorly rated hospitals. The independent healthcare ratings organization rated the quality of bariatric surgery in hospitals across 19 states.
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Expert Commentary: Daniel Farkas, M.D. FACS 9/24/2009

As disclosure, I'll preface by saying that my hospital is NOT a center of excellence. This has been an area of interest for the last few years. Not just in bariatric surgery, but in all sorts of specialized surgery, for example pancreas surgery. Most studies will show that high volume centers have better outcomes.
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Expert Commentary: Ron Hekier, M.D. 9/24/2009

A recent report revealed some important information for people about to undergo weight loss surgery. A study released by HealthGrades showed that certain hospitals had dramatically lower death rates, complications rates, and lengths of stay in the hospital after bariatric surgery when compared to other hospitals. Those hospitals with the best results were rated as 5-star rated hospitals for bariatric surgery.
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Expert Commentary: Dr. Elliot Goodman M.D. - June 9, 2009

This latest study in Circulation Research reveals some striking new data. You don’t necessarily have to be overweight to develop atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

The study suggests that danger is the chronic inflammation of the arteries caused by eating fatty foods and is independent of high cholesterol or triglyceride levels.

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The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Weight Loss Surgeon Westchester, New York

 The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital

Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery

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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708

Immediate intervention is crucial to restoring health to highly overweight people. Weight loss surgeons at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery, headed by Dr. Daniel Davis, have a level of professionalism and personal care that is rare to find in the modern world of medicine. Located in Westchester, New York, they have built a state of the art facility dedicated to helping you lose weight.

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Dr. Daniel Royal
Fibromyalgia Henderson Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

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9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

If you are experiencing pain, tenderness, or stiffness of the muscles, joints, and tendons, but are not experiencing inflammation, than you may be suffering from Fibromyalgia. In Henderson, Nevada, the team at New Hope Medical Center specializes in treating Fibromyalgia using the most advanced alternative medicine available. Dr. Daniel Royal heads this innovative facility and will work with you every step of the way to ease your pain and increase your functionality.

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Dr. Daniel Royal
Medical Spa Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

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9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

One of the amazing new additions to the New Hope Medical Center is the three-thousand square ft. Medical Spa. This spa was designed in order help patients who suffer from fatigue, poor circulation, stress, sleep disorders and many other conditions. Dr. Daniel Royal is the director of the New Hope Medical Center and is a highly trained osteopathic surgeon who cares about helping people.

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Dr. Daniel Royal
Prolotherapy Henderson, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

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9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

If you're feeling tense or sore from a past sports injury, or are experiencing chronic pain from a serious condition, whether it be carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis, then prolotherapy is a treatment for you to look into. At New Hope Medical Center in Henderson, Nevada Dr. Daniel Royal DO, JD, HMD and his team are trained in providing this one of a kind non-invasive treatment that can be hard to come by. Their skilled approach to this procedure will assure you the supreme healing benefits as a result.

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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Nissen Fundoplication London, United Kingdom

Dr. Elliot Goodman

Beth Israel Medical Center

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Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City, New York 10003

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder which is usually controllable by the use of medications but occasionally medications fail, or don' suffice. When this is the case, doctors have to turn to surgery. Nissen fundoplication is an effective therapy for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, with majority of patients feeling extremely satisfied, and a very low rate of complications. Mr. Marcus Reddy, together with Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD of Beth Israel Medical Center, will soon be offering this beneficial and innovative procedure to those in the London, United Kingdom area.

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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Bariatric Surgery NYC

Dr. Elliot Goodman

Beth Israel Medical Center

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Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC, NY 10003

Being significantly overweight can be a strain on your overall health. In some cases, conditions like type 2 diabetes, pulmonary issues and heart disease can be the result. In the long run, the longer you do nothing about obesity, the greater the negative impact it can have upon your life and how you live it. But for those people that want a better life, a healthier life free from the constraints that obesity places upon them, you can find help. In NYC, Dr. Elliot Goodman of Beth Israel Medical Center is an experienced physician of bariatric surgery.

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Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity Surgeon Uptown Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

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The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032

For some individuals, obesity is a problem triggered by genetic factors that may prevent them from losing weight no matter how hard they try. If you feel that your specific weight problem is caused by these factors, then undergoing effective weight-loss surgery is your only solution. However, you can't put your well-being into the hands of just any surgeon. To find an obesity surgeon with the skills and the right techniques, you should go to the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where a well-trained staff of medical professionals possesses both the sensitivity and the qualifications to help you target your weight-loss goals.

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Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Heart Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032

The Cardiac Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC is ranked among the best in the world. They are known for their innovative research, and also for the creation of new, minimally invasive surgical techniques. They perform over 1,600 open heart surgeries annually.

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Dr. Brazelia Lazzari
ADD/ADHD Boca Raton, FL

Dr. Brazelia Lazzari

Brazelia Med Spa

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Royal Palm Plaza
101-G Plaza Real So., Boca Raton, FL 33432

If you or your child is suffering from ADD/ADHD and are looking for natural care that does not depend on a continual medication program, viable alternatives can be found in the ancient art of Chinese medicine and Acupuncture. If you reside in or near Boca Raton, FL, look no further than Dr. Brazelia Lazzari at Brazelia Med Spa.

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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
Lap Band Surgery Bronxville, Eastchester, Westchester County, NY

Dr. Daniel G. Davis

The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital

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55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708

Do you suffer from obesity? Are exercise and diet just not doing the ob when it comes to weight loss? You could be genetically pre-disposed to obesity, which makes it impossible to lose weight using conventional methods (exercise and diet). Many people do not know there is another method to losing weight at a consistent healthy pace, weight loss surgery. Dr. Daniel G. Davis, DO, of Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, Eastchester, Westchester County, NY, is capable of performing Lap Band surgery.

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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Integrative Medicine Fairfield, Connecticut

Dr. Adrian Marcus

Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.

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100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830

Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.

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Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Metabolic Weight Loss Bronx, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

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The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032

Have you or a loved one struggled with your weight? Columbia University Medical Center’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery provides many options for those dealing with issues of obesity. Highly skilled surgeons and a comprehensive follow up program turn your weight loss goals a reality. Take the first step to better health, happiness and well being. If you’re looking for obesity surgery services in the Bronx, New York City area, contact CUMC today.

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Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Pathology Testing Services Bronxville, Eastchester, New York

 Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services

Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services

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55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708

Do you need pathology testing services in the Bronxville, NY area? The staff at Lawrence Hospital Center provide you with quality care, while giving a fast and accurate diagnosis. They have been providing diagnostic services for over 90 years, making them the most trusted provider in the area. The center performs over 600,000 tests annually, bringing the experience and knowledge necessary for proper diagnosis. Get the pathology testing you need at Lawrence Hospital Center.

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Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Weight Loss Manhattan

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine

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54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
Manhattan, NY 10010

Are you tired of going on useless diets that take all of your time but none of your weight? Dr. Trahan at the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine in Manhattan, NY, has already helped many people with weight loss problems by using Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, and a combination of Chinese and Western herbs.

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The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Bariatric Surgery Westchester, New York

 The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital

Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery

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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708

Obesity is a condition that can lead to dangerous health risks; without treatment, lives are sometimes at stake. Take your life back into your own hands. The team of professionals at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York, headed by Dr. Daniel Davis, DO, has the experience and dedication that you look for and give you the personal care necessary while tending to your individual weight loss needs.

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The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Stomach Stapling Westchester, New York

 The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital

Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery

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55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708

It's not hard to put on extra weight with all of the unhealthy food choices we see on a day to day basis. However, if your weight is becoming a health issue, you need to consider what will best preserve your health and stop obesity from doing any more damage. In Westchester, New York at the Lawrence Hospital Center, the Center for Advanced Surgery will be able to help you take the right steps towards a healthier life.

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Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
Morbid Obesity San Jose, California

Dr. Robert McKeen, MD

South Bay Bariatrics

Call 1-408-402-9911
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95124

Are you morbidly obese and want a safe and effective solution? If so, call Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics in San Jose, California today to get the help you deserve. Dr. McKeen offers a variety of treatments for your morbid obesity,which, if not treated, can be dangerous.

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Dr. Daniel Royal
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Henderson Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical

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9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is becoming more and more common throughout the United States. In order to receive adequate care to curb your symptoms and bring you comfort, it is vital that you turn to a center that has years of experience and the most modern technology. In Henderson, Nevada, the team to turn to is lead by Dr. Daniel Royal at the New Hope Medical Center.

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Lap Band Center of Houston
Obesity Surgery Houston, Texas

 Lap Band Center of Houston

Lap Band Center of Houston

Call 281-207-8640
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054

Being severely overweight can have a catastrophic effect on your physical and emotional health. For those struggling to lose weight via traditional methods, obesity surgery can help. In the Houston, Texas area, the tools to beat obesity are at your finger tips.

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Dr. Elliot Goodman
No Cut Incisionless Surgery Esophyx London, United Kingdom

Dr. Elliot Goodman

Beth Israel Medical Center

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Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City, New York 10003

GORD, or Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease, is a painful condition that affects the lives of millions. It means nagging heartburn, regurgitation, pain and the potential for problems whenever you eat or drink. It works its way through your life and can greatly affect how you feel on a day to day basis. There is a new development in gastric surgery that can change that. An incisionless procedure called EsophyX can greatly lessen the difficulty with GORD with no cutting and is soon to be available in the United Kingdom in London through accomplished surgeon, Dr. Elliot Goodman.

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