LifeShape Bariatric Center of Florida has helped more than a thousand people lose weight and regain their lives with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Lap-Band), and our comprehensive follow up program. Over the years, we have continued to be strong proponents…
A new study has shown that shift work, as well as working long hours, may be associated with being overweight or obese. The research evaluated a group of more than 2,100 nurses, and found that 55 percent of them had…
As 2012 wraps up, most employers offer their open enrollment for benefit changes in the coming year. When considering plan or benefit changes, reflect on a few tidbits of information for new or current Lap Band patients: 1) If your…
Obesity is the most common chronic medical condition in the Western world and studies are finding new conditions that are often worsened by obesity. According to the National Institutes of Health, morbid obesity may considerably reduce life expectancy and is associated…
Weight loss surgery can improve or eliminate diabetes-related kidney disease, according to research reported at the 29th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The preliminary study involved 52 obese patients with diabetes, over one-third…
A study was published in the journal Obesity, linking obesity to higher pain levels. Using data from telephone interviews of nearly one million people, researchers at Stony Brook University in New York gathered and assessed information on the relationship between…
This is a very fun video to watch that deals with preventative health. Have you ever wondered “what is the first step to living a healthier life”? Enjoy.
Doctors of Weight loss wrote a blog post this past week summarizing one of the largest studies ever reported looking at acid reflux. The study has confirmed what many of us have seen in our practices and have learned from…
Dr. Fusco is interviewed in this Doctors of Weight loss review of a controversial childhood obesity article that advocates removing obese children form their homes in favor of foster care. Many of the countries leading weight loss surgeons are also quoted in…