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Momentum

What is the importance of BMI?

April 20, 2021 BMI,  Dipali Pathak,  Healthcare,  Kaylee Dusang,  Weight Loss

Experts at Baylor College of Medicine discuss body mass index and how it relates to overall health concerns.

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The Stitch

Is weight loss surgery right for you?

April 7, 2021 Amanda May,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Weight Loss

A bariatric surgeon discusses how to prepare for weight loss surgery and shares advice for maintaining post-surgery weight loss.

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The Stitch

Holiday eating guide: Tips for a healthy season

December 15, 2020 Healthcare,  Holidays,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Weight Loss

Check out these tips to enjoy the holiday season and all that goes along with it, while making healthy and wise decisions.

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The Stitch

Weight loss surgery helps renew patient’s outlook, confidence

November 30, 2020 Bariatric surgery,  Dipali Pathak,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Weight Loss

Jodie Meaux reflects on her weight-loss journey with the Weight Loss and Metabolic Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

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The Stitch

On a roll: Bowling can improve fitness, provide stress relief

September 1, 2020 Exercise,  Healthcare,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Weight Loss

Dietitian Rachel Griehs explains how bowling can improve muscle strength, flexibility and why it is a great stress reliever.

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The Stitch

Life after weight loss surgery: Gaining a new perspective

October 25, 2019 Debbie Sugarbaker,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery,  Weight Loss

On Nov. 26, 2018, Gayle Steinberg underwent a surgery that would change her life forever. As a lifelong dieter who had battled with her weight

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Momentum

Addressing obesity through weight loss surgery

January 5, 2018 Dr. Carlos Galvani,  Nicole Blanton,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Obesity,  Surgery,  Weight Loss

Many Americans have committed to losing weight in 2018 with the goal of boosting self-image and confidence. However, the health effects of obesity often go

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From The Labs

Top three most viewed articles in 2017

December 27, 2017 ASD,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Breast Cancer,  Exercise,  hormone therapy,  muscle fuel,  resistance to therapy,  Weight Loss

Of the 83 articles we posted in 2017, the following three top the most-viewed list!   Autism spectrum disorder: if not vaccines, then what?   Timing

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GoWoman

The power of virtual reality: It’s all in your mind

February 5, 2016 Center for Research on Women with Disabilities,  CROWD,  Houston,  Margaret A. Nosek,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Second Life,  Weight Loss,  Women's Health

In our previous blog, Terri O’Hare, a member of the GoWoman community advisory board, wrote passionately about her awakening to the excitement and fun of

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GoWoman

Finding the right online tools to reach your weight-loss goals

January 13, 2016 Alejandra Ospina,  Center for Research on Women with Disabilities,  cerebral palsy,  CROWD,  Houston,  Nutrition and Wellness,  Weight Loss,  Women's Health

I am a disabled woman and I always have been. I was born with cerebral palsy (CP) and have always used a wheelchair to get

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