According to WHO, by 2022, there will be more obese children and adolescents than underweight. If that hypothesis isn’t terrifying enough, then take a look at the last four decades. From 1975 to 2016, obese children and adolescents’ tally rose from 11 million to 124 million – bigger than a tenfold increase. Not to mention…
It’s easy to think that obesity and overweight are simply affected by the amount of food you consume and your activity levels. Yes, behavioral issues play a significant role in forming obesity, but one should never underestimate the role of psychological factors. Whether you like to admit it or not, everything starts from the head,…
One of the main reasons that obese and severely overweight people are afraid to seek surgical help is the safety of these procedures. “What if I get a serious complication from the surgery? In that case, the possible weight-loss wouldn’t be worth it all…” “I have heard so many horror stories from patients who have…
Congratulations! You’ve come a long way after the gastric surgery and pushed yourself every day to eat healthier, exercise more, and genuinely strive for a healthier body and healthier life. And you’ve achieved it! Even though you’ve lost a remarkable amount of weight and you’re most likely feeling a whole lot better now, there have…