With approximately 84 million Americans suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease, heart disease has been and continues to be at the top of the list of the country’s most serious health crises. As the disease claims approximately 2,200 people per day, many physicians are stressing preventive care as successful method for taking action. In fact, many venerated medical programs such as Mayo Clinic and Weill Cornell Medicine have entire programs dedicated to preventive cardiology. There ... [Read More]
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Program Spotlight: Weight Loss Program at SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation
While the general concept of “calories in, calories out” makes sense to most people, life can get in the way of our diet plans, wreaking havoc on both our health and self-esteem. Reputable sources such as Mayoclinic.org acknowledge the connection between mood and food, stating that “the hassles of daily life can trigger negative emotions that lead to emotional eating and disrupt your weight-loss efforts.” Whether you have cravings you can’t seem to kick, a lack of time, or a genetic issue ... [Read More]
The Benefits of A Medical Weight Loss Program
Recent statistics will show, that obesity is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States, affecting 78.6 million people. It’s a leading cause of death and disease, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is defined as having an excess amount of fat (adipose tissue), well above what is considered a healthy range. A person with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 30 is considered obese. There are so many weight loss programs and diet supplements out there, so knowing ... [Read More]
