What Is Intermittent Fasting?By 2030, experts estimate that 3 out of 4 Americans will be overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to many health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weight Discrimination in the WorkplaceExperts estimate that more than 1 in 4 people in the workplace are living with obesity. People with obesity often face weight discrimination on the job. And according to research... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Hurdles to Clear When Talking With Your Doctor About WeightConversations with a healthcare provider about weight are not always productive. Unfortunately, most healthcare providers do not get any training about obesity. They may not know a lot about treating it... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Tiny Critic in Your HeadThe little voice in our mind, that tiny little critic, you know the one that makes us feel terrible about all sorts of situations in life; it doesn’t create itself... By Shay Smith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Obesity and Chronic PainObesity impacts your health in many ways. These include chronic (ongoing) pain due to inflammation and extra stress on the body. Chronic pain: Researchers continue to explore the link between... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Fat Body Is BeautifulI spent so many years thinking my body was just wrong. Maybe it started in childhood, when my skinny cousin first asked me, "You know you’re fat, right?" as if... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Calorie Really Just a Calorie?"I just don’t want to keep track of my food anymore. I want to enjoy my food, without thinking or worrying about how much I am eating," a client once... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Obesity and Avoiding the DoctorPeople with obesity have to deal with negative stereotypes about their weight. This stigma comes from both the public and the healthcare community. These stereotypes include the ideas that people... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Embracing My SexyIn a world obsessed with superficial ideals and changing (but always narrow) definitions of beauty, being a morbidly obese woman often means navigating a minefield of societal judgment and prejudice... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Obesity: My Journey to MyselfI was obese for most of my life. I was always the big girl, the fat friend, or the last resort girl. I was overweight even as a child despite... By Shay Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Breaking the Silence: Opening up Does Not Diminish MasculinityIn a world where social norms say that men should bottle up their emotions, maintain an impenetrable facade, and suffer in silence, I became a man who embarked on a... By John Arpino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How You Manage Your Obesity Is Your ChoiceObesity is a chronic disease according to the American Medical Association. This new understanding of obesity has implications for staying healthy. Because obesity is chronic in nature, adopting a "long-game"... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When a Condition Causes ObesityObesity can be caused by a number of factors, including environmental, psychological, sociological, economic, and even genetic. Risk factors for obesity include things like inactivity and intake of excessive calories... By Tatiana Corbitt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Overcome Barriers to Exercise with ObesityIf you have obesity, you have likely been told that you should exercise to support your health. But that can feel "easier said than done." Everyone experiences barriers to exercise in... By Dr. Emily Dhurandhar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doctors and Obese Me"A little anorexia won't kill you." I remember the moment my childhood doctor said that to me. I was 15 years old and had a really bad ear infection. I... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is Gastric Bypass and How Does It Work?Obesity is a serious health problem affecting the whole body. Many people do not reach their target weight with diet and exercise alone. Weight-loss surgery is another option for overcoming... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping with Binge EatingSome late nights you might be able to catch me searching through the pantry, my stomach growling angrily, looking for some tasty tid-bits of goodness to wolf down. These nights... By Tatiana Corbitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Confidence Is Gained Through FailureConfidence, an attribute often admired, was a cloak I wore, but the fabric was thinner than it seemed. At 520 pounds, I projected assurance, striving for impeccable presentation amidst a... By John Arpino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How "Fat" Became Just a WordI had a fear of children for as long as I could remember. They were these unknown creatures that were prone to outbursts. Kids would say anything that came to... By Anita Williams5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments