CCMS – Fighting Childhood Obesity

An overweight child getting weighed. "CCMS – Fighting Childhood Obesity" article.

For the past two years, we have watched our social lives wane and our travel plans take a dive, and some of us have even dealt with a diminished work schedule. Unfortunately, something that has not decreased during the pandemic is our collective weight. The truth is, we can’t blame it all on COVID-19. Sure, … Read more

Weight Loss Options

Illustration: A healthy diet and measuring weight loss.

From 2013 to 2016, nearly half of all adults in the United States tried to lose weight within the previous 12 months, according to findings from the July 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Many people immerse themselves in the latest fad diets and slim down for a time, only to see their weight … Read more

Moms Who are Fit

Moms Add “Fitness” to their To-Do List

Moms who are committed to being active have to get creative in their quest to take care of their bodies. Many do so by finding a group workout that allows babies and young children, joining a facility that offers child care, asking for the support of loved ones nearby or creating exercise-friendly environments in their … Read more

Health Benefits of Walking

Step It Up: Walk for Health Benefits

From power walkers to dog walkers to seniors and couples, walking is in. The activity became one of the few things people could do to get out of the house when the pandemic forced the shutdown of many businesses and fitness centers. It has remained popular, and that’s a trend that bodes well for our … Read more

Medications for Weight Loss

WEIGHT LOSS: An adult stepping on a scale.

The Medical University of South Carolina’s Weight Management Center participated in trials for the drug semaglutide for several years, a medication that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved in June to help with chronic weight management in adults with obesity. MUSC’s Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D., said the medication has previously been used at a lower … Read more

Clean Eating Facts

Photo: Clean eating ... a photograph of raw vegatables.

By this time of year, chances are your New Year resolution to follow that newest diet fad is now a distant memory – a blip in the radar on your quest for improved health. One option which has withstood several years in the spotlight, however, is the concept of clean eating. So what exactly is … Read more

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