Teen Brains Change After Bariatric Surgery 
Teen Brains Change After Bariatric Surgery 
Reward, executive functioning improved with weight loss Source: Study: Teen Brains Change After Bariatric Surgery | Medpage Read more
New Study Suggests Loneliness is Bad for the Heart
New Study Suggests Loneliness is Bad for the Heart
  Experts say loneliness can be damaging to the heart: double the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease, and ultimately cause premature death. Source: CMHC Read more
Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for People With Diabetes?
Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for People With Diabetes?
      The ketogenic diet is a dietary regimen that restricts carbohydrates to very low amounts (typically below 50 grams) and increases fat. The idea is to create a Read more
Dealing With Post-Bariatric Surgery Hypoglycemia
Dealing With Post-Bariatric Surgery Hypoglycemia
  “Diabetes is the most common disorder of metabolism. It is a condition where glucose is higher than normal. The other end of that spectrum is hypoglycemia, says Dr. Patti, but Read more
‘Metabolically Healthy’ Obesity? Not So Much, Study Finds
‘Metabolically Healthy’ Obesity? Not So Much, Study Finds
A large, long-term cohort study added to the growing body of evidence tipping the scales against the idea that there is such a thing as healthy obesity. ‘Metabolically Healthy’ Read more
Timer Padlock Is a Great Substitute For Willpower
Timer Padlock Is a Great Substitute For Willpower
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The best ways to lose weight and keep it off, according to science
The best ways to lose weight and keep it off, according to science
Sustained weight loss can feel like an uphill battle. Here are some practical guidelines for a healthier you. Source: The best ways to lose weight and keep it off, according to Read more
Bariatric Surgery Alters Gene Expression
Bariatric Surgery Alters Gene Expression
Inflammatory, metabolic pathways overexpressed as ‘hungry intestine’ remodels gut Source: Bariatric Surgery Alters Gene Read more
Calorie Restriction Linked to Sustained Metabolic Adaptation
Calorie Restriction Linked to Sustained Metabolic Adaptation
Calorie Restriction Linked to Sustained Metabolic Adaptation Energy expenditure lower than expected on the basis of weight loss in the calorie restriction group Read on Physician’s Read more
How Consuming low-calorie sweeteners may predispose overweight individuals to diabetes
How Consuming low-calorie sweeteners may predispose overweight individuals to diabetes
“Our stem cell-based studies indicate that low-calorie sweeteners promote additional fat accumulation within cells compared with cells not exposed to these substances, in a Read more
Citrate vs. Carbonate after Bariatric Surgery
Citrate vs. Carbonate after Bariatric Surgery
This is an excerpt from one of the listserves and an interesting topic for someone to write about: Question about calcium… In reading the article American Society for Metabolic and Read more
How AI is Changing Diabetes Care
How AI is Changing Diabetes Care
With millions of possible drug combinations for treatment of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and heart disease, new AI program offers more thorough analysis and options. Source: A Read more
Gut bacteria & obesity
Gut bacteria & obesity
Add “metabolism” to the laundry list of things your microbiome can affect. Source: Gut bacteria might be tied to Read more
New Weight Loss Procedure Freezes Hunger Nerves to Brain
New Weight Loss Procedure Freezes Hunger Nerves to Brain
DOCTORS CONDUCTING A new weight loss study used gas to freeze a nerve in the back that carries hunger signals to the brain, lowering patients’ appetite and promoting weight Read more
How Does Intermittent Fasting Work, and Why is it Beneficial for Diabetes?
How Does Intermittent Fasting Work, and Why is it Beneficial for Diabetes?
Dr. Mark Mattson intermittent fasting exclusive interview: Dr. Mattson defines intermittent fasting and discusses the positive effects of intermittent fasting, especially for people with Read more
The 5 ‘New’ Types of Diabetes, Explained
The 5 ‘New’ Types of Diabetes, Explained
Diabetes just got a little more complicated, or clearer, depending on your perspective. Researchers proposed classifying diabetes as five types. Source: The 5 ‘New’ Types of Read more
A high fibre diet helps treat diabetes by changing gut bacteria | New Scientist
A high fibre diet helps treat diabetes by changing gut bacteria | New Scientist
A diet rich in wholegrains, seeds and vegetables can help treat type 2 diabetes – and it seems to do this by changing the bacteria that live in a person’s gut Source: A high fibre diet Read more
A Review of HAES: What Does the Research Say
A Review of HAES: What Does the Research Say
Abstract Current guidelines recommend that “overweight” and “obese” individuals lose weight through engaging in lifestyle modification involving diet, exercise and other behavior Read more
Unpacking the Research: What We Have Learned About the Thin Ideal
Unpacking the Research: What We Have Learned About the Thin Ideal
Intentional weight loss is a funny concept that often needs to be unpacked to make sense. When a person sets out to “lose weight” as the primary intention, there is often no regard to Read more
Why Do Bad Things Happen When You Diet? 
Why Do Bad Things Happen When You Diet? 
When a person is not present in the here-and-now, they are no longer able to make a choice. When a person is thinking about what life will be like when they are “x” pounds smaller, they Read more
That Little Pause May Be Telling You Something 
That Little Pause May Be Telling You Something 
Mindfulness practice, which is the little pause to consider a variety of different views and opinions, can help you acknowledge all humans are in a state of conflict or ambivalence. This Read more
The Road to Self-care Isn’t Straight!
The Road to Self-care Isn’t Straight!
In the book, Core Concepts of Mindful Eating: Professional Edition, I created a tool called The Mindful Eating Map.  The Mindful Eating Map is a guide to help you bring compassionate Read more
Letting Your Feelings Guide You
Letting Your Feelings Guide You
Creating a practice requires you to return, over and over again to the present moment. Unfortunately, many people are highly skilled at being self-critical.  They don’t want to Read more
42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose
42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose
Adding 20 new factors, a whole new category on behavior and decisions, and research on unexpected things that impact blood sugar and diabetes Source: 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose?! Read more
Washington Post Perspective | Why you should stop trying to lose weight
Washington Post Perspective | Why you should stop trying to lose weight
Yes, really. The numbers game works for some people, but most of us need a more personal approach to health. Source: Perspective | Why you should stop trying to lose Read more
Eating Fast May Raise Obesity Risk
Eating Fast May Raise Obesity Risk
Going to sleep within two hours of eating dinner and snacking after dinner were also associated with obesity, but skipping breakfast was not. Source: Eating Fast May Raise Obesity Read more
Weight Management Retreat Program
Weight Management Retreat Program
Structure House is an exclusive weight loss center, with a decades-proven treatment program for obesity, eating disorders, and behavioral issues. This is not a diet plan, it is long-term Read more
Powerful Connections Between Oral Health and Diabetes Care
Powerful Connections Between Oral Health and Diabetes Care
New study strengthens bi-directional relationship Source: Powerful Connections Between Oral Health and Diabetes Read more
Continuous Glucose Monitoring AND Less Pain!
Continuous Glucose Monitoring AND Less Pain!
FreeStyle Libre system has reinvented personal CGM Painless2 scan provides real-time glucose readings for insulin dosing†  Small, discreet,2 and easy for patients2 Wear up Read more
Chocolate Health Benefits – Diabetes Self-Management
Chocolate Health Benefits – Diabetes Self-Management
There’s good news for chocolate lovers: The popular treat can actually be good for you! Read on to learn about chocolate health benefits. Source: Chocolate Health Benefits – Read more
Obesity drives U.S. health care costs up by 29 percent
Obesity drives U.S. health care costs up by 29 percent
Recent research provides new insights on how individual states are affected by the health care costs of obesity. Source: Obesity drives U.S. health care costs up by 29 percent, varies by Read more
Diabetes Telehealth Provider Fit4D
Diabetes Telehealth Provider Fit4D
 Health Plans & Providers Scalable, Affordable, High-Value Support for the Members You Serve Learn More Source: Health Plan & Read more
USPSTF: ‘Yes’ To Behavioral Obesity Therapy
USPSTF: ‘Yes’ To Behavioral Obesity Therapy
Group’s lack of support for drug therapies draws criticism Source: USPSTF: ‘Yes’ To Behavioral Obesity Read more
Teflon Pans Found To Increase Weight Regain
Teflon Pans Found To Increase Weight Regain
The potential endocrine-disrupting effects of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been demonstrated in animal studies, but whether PFASs may interfere with body weight regulation in Read more
A Budgetary Impact Analysis of Medicare Coverage for AntiObesity Interventions
A Budgetary Impact Analysis of Medicare Coverage for AntiObesity Interventions
Key Findings  IHS Markit used a validated and published individual simulation model to predict the budget impact to Medicare coverage utilization of anti-obesity interventions  Over Read more
Smart Socks to Catch Foot Injuries Early
Smart Socks to Catch Foot Injuries Early
Siren’s machine washable, dryable socks use temperature monitoring as a convenient way to alert users of potential injuries and help prevent complications Source: Smart Socks to Catch Read more
Study Examines Vitamin D3’s Cardioprotective Effects On Blood Vessels
Study Examines Vitamin D3’s Cardioprotective Effects On Blood Vessels
Vitamin D3 might be cardio-protective, study finds A study published in the International Journal of Nanomedicine found that vitamin D3 can repair damaged endothelial cells, suggesting that Read more
A Visual Guide Across Lipid Guidelines
A Visual Guide Across Lipid Guidelines
Five groups have recommendations out; how do they stack up? Source: A Visual Guide Across Lipid Read more
Feelings of Hunger After Weight Loss May Never Go Away
Feelings of Hunger After Weight Loss May Never Go Away
To truly keep the pounds away, people may have to deal with feelings of increased hunger for the rest of their lives, according to a new study. Source: Feelings of Hunger After Weight Loss Read more
Vitamin D3 Could Prevent Cardiovascular Damage
Vitamin D3 Could Prevent Cardiovascular Damage
A new study conducted by researchers and scientists at Ohio University has found that vitamin D3 – a vitamin that is naturally produced when skin is exposed to sunlight – could Read more