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The FDA approved a new weight loss technology, which is an implanted device to treat obesity. The device – known as AspireAssist – uses a tube to drain a portion of the stomach contents after each meal. The device is intended for individuals who are unable to lose weight and maintain weight loss using nonsurgical ...click here to read more

Good cholesterol levels increased in obese teen boys after weight loss surgery, a new study found. The researchers uncovered that the surgery helps enhance the protective effects of HDL cholesterol. Study author Dr. Amy Shah said, “We already knew that weight loss surgery improves weight and cholesterol numbers. This new research shows that there are ...click here to read more

Early Parkinson’s disease-related weight loss and changes in eating habits indicate the severity of future disease. The study, conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), found that although weight loss is common in Parkinson’s disease, weight loss that occurs early on could be a sign of disease severity. Lead and corresponding author Dr. Anne-Marie Wills ...click here to read more

April is National Stress Awareness month, which sheds light on the negative impact stress can have on your life and health. There are many factors that contribute to stress along with many factors that worsen with added stress, including tension headaches, hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss. It’s important that you reduce stress as much as possible ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis symptoms have been found to be improved by bariatric surgery and excessive weight loss. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the skin to become scaly. Some patients also develop inflammation known as psoriatic arthritis, which affects the joints. Treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis typically involves drug treatments that suppress ...click here to read more

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 2016, which touches upon topics such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy complications, pelvic pain in women, and weight loss. Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide and not only negatively impacts a woman’s life, but can cause some very painful symptoms, too. Here is Bel Marra Health’s news roundup ...click here to read more

Weight loss beginning in midlife and extending into later life could be a sign of dementia, as uncovered by researchers at the Mayo Clinic. The findings revealed that individuals who lose weight over the course of decades are at a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is the loss of memory and thinking ...click here to read more

Weight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in the Mediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American adults are on lipid-lowering drugs, and ...click here to read more

If you missed Healthy Weight Week last week – don’t fret, we’ve put together the top Bel Marra Health articles in regards to weight, weight loss and the struggle of weight in postmenopausal women for you to continue to educate yourself. These articles will inform you on healthy weight as well as provide tips to ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism – an underactive thyroid – can trigger weight gain but treating the thyroid condition does not necessarily result in weight loss. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck and is responsible for the production of many essential hormones which affect different areas of the body – including ...click here to read more

At the early stages of a new study researchers may have insight in how reducing stress may aid in weight loss. Researchers from the University of Florida studied cells and mice and found that chronic stress triggers production of betatrophin, a protein which inhibits an enzyme involved in fat burning. Study co-first author Dr. Li-Jun ...click here to read more

Research from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab has found that weight loss is easily done with the use of smaller plates. Over the years there have been over 50 studies which study the effects of smaller plates and weight loss and yet there seems to be little consensus if they are an effective means ...click here to read more

The holidays can be action packed, but often times that action does not include an exercise routine, which means weight gain becomes an issue and any weight loss goals fall by the wayside. You’re too busy shopping, wrapping gifts, baking goodies, visiting with family and friends, you’re stressed out – these are just some of ...click here to read more

The Christmas holidays can lead to weight gain and weight loss can be quite challenging. Studies show that during the holidays it is not uncommon for people to gain anywhere from one to ten pounds. While many people want to blame it on the turkey, the reality is that holiday weight gain is largely due ...click here to read more