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Sugar: America’s Public Enemy No. 1

As increased attention is being paid to reducing the spread of obesity in our society, more experts and policymakers have been shining the spotlight directly on sugar, one of the major culprits of American weight gain. Disney has announced that it will no longer market junk food to kids on TV or radio by 2015.[...]
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Sleep Deprivation May Cause Junk Food Cravings

Before bariatric surgery, did you ever catch yourself reaching for an unhealthy snack when you were overly tired or even just a little groggy? Turns out, your actions may not be entirely your fault as new research suggests that sleep-related hunger and food cravings are fueled by not only your belly but your brain, too.
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Is Your Morning Commute Driving You To Obesity?

Horns are honking all around as cars nudge forward one foot each minute. The rising sun is bright in your eyes as you stress over all the things you need to get done at work today, but the office is still 20 minutes away. Meanwhile, the guy on his cellphone in the next lane over[...]
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Bariatric Surgery Can Reverse Mental Decline

Excess weight can have a drastic effect on the body physically, and many people who struggle with obesity are very aware of the different health conditions being overweight put them at risk for. However, many people underestimate the effect obesity has on their mental health. In addition to prompting severe anxiety and depression, obesity can[...]
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Don’t Get Stranded in Northeast Florida’s Food Deserts

Having experienced the difficulties associated with being obese, it is important for people who have had a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric band to make sure they are making an extra effort to seek out healthy food stores if they aren’t readily accessible to their neighborhoods. Large cities such as Jacksonville are extremely spread out, leaving[...]
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A Diabetes Breakthrough: Weight Loss Surgery

New research is available that is changing the way that people think about diabetes. Diabetes has often been thought of as a disease that can be managed with a healthy diet and lifestyle, but scientists have discovered that weight loss surgeries, such as the sleeve gastrectomy in North Florida, have a large effect on the[...]
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Bariatric Surgery Beneficial For Teens

Teenagers who are severely overweight may benefit from weight-loss surgery, according to a study published in the medical journal Pediatric Blood and Cancer. The study was performed by the National Children's Hospital. Weight-loss surgery causes people to lose large amounts of weight and is appropriate for severely obese people who have had difficulty losing weight[...]
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Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

According to a recent study, individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery have shown a decreased risk of heart disease as well as other cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes. If you are searching for a weight loss surgeon in Jacksonville, these findings will be a primary factor to consider as you make a[...]
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Obesity Linked to Increased Pain

There are a number of severe health complications that can develop as a result of obesity. While there are many reasons that people turn to their bariatric surgeon in North Florida to help them lose weight, one of the leading may be that losing weight can help reduce pain. This is because many people who[...]
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