Recent studies have estimated that 1 in 4 adults are afflicted with Metabolic Syndrome. Many don’t even know that they are. Metabolic...

Obesity is a disease which requires long-term behavioral change. Such change is only possible if the person effected by obesity is in the...

Bariatric surgery is a treatment option available for patients diagnosed with severe obesity. Bariatric surgery is undertaken not only...

Bariatric surgery is a huge step in many people's weight loss journey. Unfortunately, there is a lot of stigma behind opting for...

You like many other medical professionals, have heard repeatedly that you must be on social media. But what does it mean to be “on social...

A lot of our experiences over time are what form us into who we are today. While these external factors have a great effect on us,...

Self-awareness is a word that needs to be used more in the medical weight-loss community. If medical providers spent less time preaching...

While recognition of the obesity epidemic is increasing, many still are misinformed on the disease. People often also end up accidentally...

Bariatric surgery is a procedure that alters your digestive system to help you lose weight. There are many types of bariatric surgeries,...

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the way your body controls the amount of sugar in its blood. This...

1. Find a community Community enables you to get the support and love you need to find a healthier you. It may take time to find a...

Protein is an essential macro-nutrient in building lean mass. While it is commonly found in animal products, it is also present in other...

1. Visualize your goals It is important you surround yourself with visual representations of what you are trying to achieve. Post...

Relationships are supposed to be built off love and support, no matter what may come up in either partners life. Even though this is a...

Weight bias is a preventable phenomenon that can lead to countless mental health issues if ignored. Before we discuss the mental health...

1. You feel tired or cranky Often the first sign of being dehydrated is a cranky and tired mood. So, if your energy levels are low and...

Recently I realized that constantly being in “go” mode led me to never formally introduce myself. My name is Vikram Mangat and I am a 25...

Failure is a concept that we all have encountered before. It is safe to say that failure plays an integral role in achieving long term...

Childhood obesity is on the rise across the globe. Data has shown that nearly 1 in 5 children/adolescents are affected by obesity (CDC)...

Everyone knows that exercise is good for the body, but do you know about the positive effects it can have on your day to day mood?...