Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy
Every pregnant woman feels like she’s getting big. But if you’re pregnant with 2 or more babies, you’ll really be growing fast. Be prepared by learning the signs of a multiple birth.
Obesity Treatment Overview
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesWhatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthier over the long-term.
Medical Treatment for Obesity
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesMedical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight.
Gastric Restrictive Surgery
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesGastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed.
Maintaining Weight Loss
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesKeeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.
Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesThe longer a person is obese, the more they are at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important.