Weight Loss & Obesity (original) (raw)
1 of 7 / Overview
- What Is Obesity?Doctors define obesity as a chronic disease that results when have you have excess body fat that puts your health at risk.
- How Is Obesity Treated?If you’ve developed obesity, a variety of treatment options can help you lose weight.
- Which Doctors Treat Obesity?Doctors who specialize in obesity help you come up with a plan that can include diet, exercise, medicines, and behavior changes.
- What Your Doctor Is Trying to Tell You About Weight LossLearn how to turn your doctor’s well-meaning, yet sometimes vague, strategies into real steps you can start taking today.
2 of 7 / Causes & Risks
- Causes of ObesityMany things are involved in causing obesity, a chronic medical condition that involves having too much body fat.
- What To Know About ObesogensSome researchers suggest the possibility that chemicals called obesogens in common products may contribute to obesity.
- What Is Set Point Weight?Some scientists believe that the human body has a set point weight that it returns to.
- Why Can't I Lose Weight?You try hard, but that scale won't budge. See if one of these sneaky things is secretly messing with your weight loss hopes.
3 of 7 / Diet & Lifestyle
- You Can Lose Weight, One Small Habit at a TimeOne reason that small habit changes can work is because you build success quickly.
- Your Weight Loss ChecklistTrying to trim down? These tips will keep you on the path to success.
- Long-Term Weight Loss: 5 TipsYou want to lose weight and keep it off for good. These five strategies will help you do just that.
- When You Need to Lose Weight for Your HeartWhen your doctor says you need to lose weight for the sake of your heart, start with a plan.
4 of 7 / Drug Treatment
- Prescription Weight Loss DrugsObesity is a chronic condition that poses health risks. Prescription weight loss drugs are now considered a frontline treatment.
- Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound: What’s the Difference?These drugs do have a lot of similarities but also important differences. Like any drug, these medicines do have downsides.
- Mounjaro Side EffectsNot everyone who uses Mounjaro has side effects. You may not have some or even any of them.
- Mounjaro and PregnancyIt's not advised to take Mounjaro (tirzepatide) if you’re pregnant, trying to have a baby, or breastfeeding.
5 of 7 / Weight Loss Surgery
- The Facts About Weight Loss SurgeryWeight loss surgery can be lifesaving for some people who have a lot of weight to lose and need more than diet and exercise.
- Pros and Cons of Weight Loss SurgeryIf you're thinking about weight loss surgery, talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks.
- Choosing a Type of Weight Loss SurgeryIf you're thinking about metabolic/bariatric weight loss surgery, talk to your doctor about whether it's a good option for you.
- Paying for Weight Loss SurgeryYou might have questions about bariatric surgery costs, what insurance covers, and how to convince insurance to cover the bill.
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