Evolution Hasn’t Been Kind to Our Fat Cells
Natural selection favored a genetic mutation that allowed humans to store energy from small amounts of food. But now we […]
Keto-Dieters Take Heed
While studying for my Obesity board recertification I reviewed this article. Too high and too low carbohydrate diets are bad […]
Menopause Tamed by a Foodie
5 Ways to Boost Health During Menopause (Plus a Heart-Healthy Recipe!)
Increase Physical Activity & Decrease Sedentary Time to Improve Diabetes
Behavioral Intervention Improves Physical Activity in Patients with Diabetes https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/home/topics/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/behavioral-intervention-improves-physical-activity-decreases-sedentary-behavior-in-t2d/ The study showed that targeting both physical activity & sedentary […]
Let’s Get Physical
American culture has nurtured, for a long time, the belief that weight loss is achieved by extreme exercise. For most […]
Thanksgiving Done Right!
Thanksgiving is for being grateful and to enjoy great food with friends and family. Tips for keeping the holiday real […]
The Facts on Fat!
Fat Facts! In medical school we were taught that adults don’t get new fat cells, but the ones we have […]
Back in the Day — Obesity History 101
Come on now, suppress that yawn; this obesity history lesson will only include the contributing factors to the epidemic, that […]
Use Your Big Brain
Our ancestors lived on roots, stems, berries and occasionally gorged on meat. Therefore, our bodies have evolved to pack on the […]
Do you remember the story of Ali Vincent?
Ali was the first female to win the ‘Biggest Loser’ contest in 2008, when she lost 112 pounds through incredibly […]
Rebecca Burdette, MD