The role of exercise and physical activity in weight loss can’t be overstated. It is an absolutely critical component of maintaining a healthy weight and improving health and wellbeing — not just for a short time, but for a lifetime. Oregon Weight Loss Surgery recommends a routine of physical activity and exercise for all our…
As a parent, you may have wondered how to help your overweight child lose weight. It’s a natural question; after all, you want what is best for your kids. Kids grow quickly and keeping them at a healthy weight is important. Healthy, fit kids are usually more self-confident, better learners, and are less likely to…
As we get older, our metabolism slows down, and the pounds can add up easier. Abdominal fat — aka visceral fat — is linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver, so it’s important to try to lose excess fat in that area. Not only will your waistline look and feel better, but…
If there’s one thing that’s been on everybody’s mind lately, it’s COVID-19. As of this writing, 175 million people worldwide have been infected. About 3.75 million people have died. The statistics for the United States are just as grim: more than 33 million known cases and almost 600,000 deaths. For many months in a row,…