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WEIGHT CONTROL NEWS TIPS & FEATURES

Patients Who Undergo Weight-Loss Operations at Accredited Bariatric Surgical Centers Have Fewer Postoperative Complications

July 18, 2016

Patients Who Undergo Weight-Loss Operations at Accredited Bariatric Surgical Centers Have Fewer Postoperative Complications

By cancerconnect

Patients who have weight-loss operations at non accredited bariatric surgical facilities in the United States are up to 1.4 times […]

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Carb Intolerance

May 23, 2016

Carb Intolerance

By cancerconnect

Can’t lose weight? You may have some carb intolerance. By Jackie Buell, RD If you made yet another resolution to […]

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The Art and Science of Weight Loss

April 15, 2016

The Art and Science of Weight Loss

By cancerconnect

Sustaining weight loss requires mental and physical commitment. By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE If you have ever tried to lose […]

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Reboot Your Fitness Routine

March 3, 2016

Reboot Your Fitness Routine

By cancerconnect

Tips for starting (or restarting) regular exercise Sometimes even the most dedicated fitness buffs among us fall out of our […]

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Goal Setting for Long-term Wellness

March 3, 2016

Goal Setting for Long-term Wellness

By cancerconnect

Setting goals can help you achieve long-term, positive changes in your health and well-being. By Diana Price At my local […]

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Plant Based Diets- A Modern Way to Eat

March 3, 2016

Plant Based Diets- A Modern Way to Eat

By cancerconnect

Plant-based dishes are the stars of this collection of practical, delicious recipes by Anna Jones When Anna Jones steps into […]

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Low Fat Versus Low Carb: Which Is Your Best Bet for Weight Loss?

September 24, 2015

Low Fat Versus Low Carb: Which Is Your Best Bet for Weight Loss?

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As if losing weight weren’t hard enough, sometimes it feels like the experts keep changing the rules on us. In […]

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