Non-surgical obesity treatment options
Obesity treatment Obesity for most people seems to be irreversible. A person wanting to lose weight (permanently) will need to significantly reduce their food intake, below that of their friends and family, in an environment where food is readily available and others...
3 Stages of weight loss after bariatric surgery
If you’ve recently had bariatric surgery or are considering bariatric surgery as a way to lose weight, today we are going to explain the three distinct phases of weight loss following surgery. Each phase requires different advice to ensure that patients are not only...
Bariatric Surgery Information Webinar – what you need to know
If you’ve visited the weight loss surgery section of our website or followed us on social media, you have probably encountered the promotion of our Bariatric Surgery Information Webinar. If you or a loved one are living with obesity and considering bariatric surgery...
Saying no to soft drinks after bariatric surgery
It's very easy to consume more calories than you may expect throughout the day. Whether you’re picking at your children’s food while you’re preparing their lunches, having a sneaky teaspoon of sugar in your morning coffee or having a nice cool refreshing can of soft...
World Obesity Day 2022 | Everybody Needs to Act
Today is World Obesity Day, an annual worldwide event held on the 4th of March each year to raise awareness of obesity and challenge change in society to address this growing problem. 800 million people are living with obesity around the world, and together we can be...
How to stay safe from COVID-19 if you have a weight problem
People who are overweight or living with obesity that become infected with Covid-19 have a number of issues that potentially make them more vulnerable to severe illness. Increased adipose tissue increases how much Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) your body...