Lifestyles
Breast Feeding and Obesity Risk Later in Childhood
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- Published on Saturday, 12 May 2012 13:20
- Written by DrSue.ca
There is a long list of established benefits of breast feeding, including benefits to baby's immune defenses, gastrointestinal function, nutrition, and psychological well being. It is controversial as to whether breast feeding decreases the risk of obesity later in life, but the evidence is mounting, with another new study lending...
Healthy Obesity - Is There Such A Thing?
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- Published on Saturday, 05 May 2012 06:48
- Written by DrSue.ca
In this era where obesity is so prevalent, the question has arisen as to whether everyone with obesity is at risk of developing complications of their excess weight, such as heart disease. It turns out that all obesity is not equal, and that Healthy Obesity is a very real phenomenon.
A recent study that adds to our growing knowledge on this...
Sexual Function Before and After Bariatric Surgery
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- Published on Friday, 27 April 2012 14:32
- Written by DrSue.ca
In preparation of patients for bariatric ('weight loss') surgery, there are many issues to discuss with regards to postoperative changes that we need to prepare for, ranging from changes in meal size, to changes in medications, to vitamin supplements, and so on. One important element that may often go under discussed is changes in sexual...
