Health Blogs

During the course of my well-child-care visits (AKA physicals), I often bring up the topic of portion control with patients (pending their age if appropriate) and their parents/caregivers. And often ... Read More »

Disappointed but not surprised. That was my initial reaction when I heard about a judge’s 11th hour ruling to strike down a ban in selling those large sugary drinks in New York City restaurants, ... Read More »

Okay, so you’ve heard all the weight loss myths in my last article. Now, here are 8 facts about obesity and weight loss that are supported by research and evidence:

1. Providing ... Read More »

Some of the most firmly held beliefs about weight loss are unproven and untrue. With so much advice out there about weight loss you should want to know: what works and what doesn’t? Which commonly ... Read More »

Rarely in our lives do we find ourselves discussing the fundamentals of morality. Issues of morality, on the other hand, are always on the table. We engage, for example, in water cooler ... Read More »

Rarely do I ever call a child obese or overweight in the preschool years. I’ve learned that once that is mentioned during the course of a well-child-care exam, it takes away from the message that ... Read More »

In helping overweight and obese men and women achieve weight loss, can low-cost peer mentoring work as well as or better than more expensive treatment delivered by health professionals? Yes, ... Read More »

Everyone is aware that the type of food we ingest is related to our appearance and physical well-being, but what people are less aware of is the connection between how our brain functions and the ... Read More »

By now the majority of consumers have read or heard about the variety of dangerous chemicals such as pesticides, coloring, preservatives, dyes, and additives that are contained within many of the ... Read More »