How Does Obesity Affect the Kidneys?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for your overall health, including your kidneys. Being overweight increases your chances of developing kidney disease in several ways. For one, being overweight puts you at greater risk of having diabetes and hypertension,...
Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss Surgery

Untreated sleep apnea, especially if you’re obese, can exacerbate or cause more health issues. It can lead to cardiovascular problems, memory problems, impotence, and more weight gain. Although one’s weight isn’t the only reason why one develops obstructive sleep...
Bariatric Surgery May be Used as a Treatment for Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery May be Used as a Treatment for Diabetes

About 8.9 percent of the population has diabetes, about 25 percent of which suffer from severe obesity.  Diabetes and Obesity It is still unknown why some people develop insulin resistance but obesity and lack of physical activity can make it worse. Being obese plays...

Weight Loss Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery

Joint problems such as osteoarthritis and obesity can be a vicious cycle. Being overweight can put too much pressure on your joints, accelerating their tear and wear. However, physical activity is needed for one to drop those excess pounds, making joint pain a...

Tobacco Use and Bariatrics

Many of us know the health risks associated with tobacco smoking. There’s a heart attack, stroke, lung cancer, COPD, and other respiratory problems.  But did you know that the health complications from smoking are tripled or quadrupled when combined with...