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 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

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

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

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

By Colin McCandless With more than 40% of adults in the United States classified as being obese and many more carrying excess weight and dealing with related health conditions, it’s no secret that Americans have been suffering with this escalating epidemic for quite some time. For those with severe obesity, the most effective, long-term treatment … Read more