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• How Does Bariatric Surgery Affect Heart Disease?

  Posted on: 06 February, 2016

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 600 million obese adults across the world and 1.9 billion who are overweight.1 Obesity is a condition characterized by the accumulation of body fat more than what is required for the normal functioning of the various systems of the body. It is determined by body […]

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• Tips for a Smooth Recovery after Hernia Surgery

  Posted on: 06 February, 2016

  Hernia surgeries have a high success rate, but most of this success depends greatly on the steps you take towards recovery. You will be discharged on the same day or the day after depending on the type of surgery performed. The success of hernia surgery greatly depends on the post-op care you take at home. […]

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• Weight Loss Tips

  Posted on: 18 January, 2016

  Losing weight not only improves your appearance and boosts your confidence level, it can and also keep various chronic diseases at bay. Weight loss is a long-term commitment and cannot be achieved without discipline and persistence. Here are a few suggestions to help you lose those extra pounds and maintain those changes as a way […]

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• New Year, New You!

  Posted on: 05 January, 2016

  Recent statistics reveal that 68.6% of adult Americans are overweight, of which 34.9% are obese. Women and black Americans have a higher rate of obesity.1 Did you know that 40 to 50% of Americans will make a new year’s resolution of losing those extra pounds, but losing weight isn’t easy and sustaining a healthy weight […]

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• Can High Cholesterol Cause Gallstones?

  Posted on: 20 November, 2015

  Today, over 31% of Americans, over 73 million people, have high cholesterol. According to the CDC, having high blood cholesterol almost doubles your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. High cholesterol has no symptoms, so many people don’t know that their cholesterol is too high. Luckily, your doctor […]

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