Augusta University HealthThink losing weight is hard? It can be even harder for the roughly 10 percent of women with PCOS. PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormone imbalance that some women are born...
Fad diets come and go, but is Keto here to stay? Ask someone who’s tried it, or is on it, and they’ll probably tell you— “it’s a lifestyle, not a diet.” “The only medical purpose...
Katelyn Metz, RD, LDYou or someone you know have probably heard the term “intermittent fasting” in the past few months, one of the latest health and fitness trends taking the world by storm. So, what...
It’s the mom who never lost the weight from her pregnancies. The 55-year-old who needs a knee replacement, but her physician can’t safely approve it because of her weight. The mom...
Many of us have been there: Three months into the New Year, and the health behaviors we resolved to adopt a few months ago haven’t stuck and we’re not seeing results. Those of us...
Think you know how to diet? Here are some common dieting mistakes and fixes to help you get back on track and shed pounds. Skipping breakfast: Skipping meals — especially...
It’s in our face all the time during the holidays: food. And not just any food. Whether it’s your grandmother’s proud hummingbird cake, your husband’s specially brined and deep...
The belly is a sensitive area for many of us – both literally and figuratively. Along with our waistline and hips, a lot of stress can accompany how we view our own midsections...
Ever considered weight loss surgery? Join the crowd. From 1998 to 2004, the total number of bariatric surgeries has increased nine-fold, according to a study by the Agency for...
This holiday season will be different. We promise. According to Dr. Brian Lane of the Augusta University Digestive Health Center, you can still enjoy the goodies and parties but...