How to Support Someone After Weight Loss Surgery
Written By: Emma Squillace Maybe you haven’t had weight loss surgery, but a close friend or family member has. Or perhaps you’re preparing for a bariatric procedure, and are wondering how to ask your closest community to support you. Friends and family can be the strongest support system sometimes, but also a barrier to weight […]
It’s National DVT Month
Written By: Emma Squillace March is National DVT Awareness month. DVT – or Deep Vein Thrombosis – is a dangerous condition where a blood clot forms deep inside your body. Most commonly, a DVT is a blood clot in the leg, but there are also cases of a DVT in the arms or abdomen. Many […]
Obesity: Lesser-Known Complications
Written By: Emma Squillace When doctors talk about the medical dangers of obesity, they often cite type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease as top comorbidities. This is for good reason, since carrying excess weight is closely linked with these life-threatening conditions. In fact, heart disease is the number one cause of death in […]