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Regardless of a person’s age, gender, or existing medical condition, there are two things doctors tell nearly every patient: (1) eat a balanced diet, and (2) get plenty of exercise. Doing these two things helps to ensure that a person is within their healthy weight range. Maintaining a healthy weight benefits the body in so
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How Weight Can Affect Surgical Outcomes
The effects of obesity on your health are far reaching. People who are obese are at greater risk of heart disease, some types of cancer, type-2 diabetes, and damage to nearly every organ and system in the body. When surgery is necessary to treat a patient who is overweight, there is even a greater incidence
Read MoreWhy Weight Loss is Important for Orthopedic Care
Research has shown that being overweight adds additional stress onto your bones, joints, and connective tissue. If it is hard on healthy joints, imagine how hard it is on damaged ones. The truth is that being overweight is a major factor in how well you do after orthopedic care, especially following a surgical procedure. The
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