Medical Weight Management Articles
Obesity and Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a leading cause of disability in people over the age of 65. Most cases of OA are the result
Weight Tips the Scale of Musculoskeletal Problems
Obesity is one of the greatest risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA) of knees. The National Health Assessment and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2009 through 2010
The Hidden Link between Pain, Depression, and Obesity
In general, patients with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes experience generalized aching, extreme fatigue and insomnia. However, the etiologies of fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Some Fats Essential to Body
What do rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity and even coronary artery disease have in common? Inflammation. Recent findings suggest that generalized
Obesity, Silent Inflammation and Chronic Disease
During our life, we are always in constant struggles with microbes and injuries. Our innate immune system and its inflammatory reactions, refined by hundreds of
New Weapons in Battle to Lose Weight
The National Health Assessment and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2009 through 2010 found that about one third of American adults were obese. Due to the numerous
Obesity, Diet and Autoimmune disease
During our life, we are always in constant struggles with microbes and injuries. Our body’s innate immune system and inflammatory reactions allow us to coexist
Overweight and musculoskeletal problems
The National Health Assessment and Nutrition Examination Survey for 2009 through 2010 found that more than 65% of American adults were overweight and more than