January 3rd, 2012
There’s good news for chocolate lovers everywhere: A study, from the University of Cambridge in the UK, found that eating chocolate on a regular basis can reduce the risk of developing heart disease. The study consisted of 114,000 people and determined that those who regularly ate the most chocolate had a decreased risk of heart disease (37% decrease), diabetes (31% decrease), and stroke (29% decrease). Cocoa products, like chocolate, have been found to promote cardiovascular health in many studies
October 26th, 2011
At the Obesity Society’s national meeting, there was a presentation about the history of obesity drugs. The Obesity Society is a scientific society, committed to advancing research on the causes and treatment of obesity. The annual meeting includes worldwide leaders in research and obesity experts
September 21st, 2011
Have you recently gained weight? Does anyone in your family have diabetes? When was the last time you had blood work completed?
Pre-diabetes is “the state that occurs when a person’s blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes”. Most importantly, people with pre-diabetes have an
August 29th, 2011
So, you’ve made the decision to change your life. You’re ready to be healthy again. Way to go! That is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, and will be a catalyst in helping you on your journey to improved health and increased weight loss
August 19th, 2011
Dr. Thomas Lavin of the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana was quoted in an article last week about a study finding that weight loss programs can be more effective when combined with a program to improve body image and acceptance.
The Study
The study consisted of 239 overweight and obese women. The researchers divided the women into two
July 29th, 2011
The surgeons at the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana have, once again, demonstrated that we are world-renowned pioneers in weight loss surgery techniques. The most recent procedure, called the POSE, is a one-hour outpatient procedure that is performed through the mouth and does not require any incisions or cuts. The new website: www.poseinfo.com offers a detailed description of the technique, the surgeons, the equipment, and the success of this exciting new advancement in weight loss.
July 27th, 2011
Rising concerns about the health of the American population has been a topic that has swept the nation and caught the attention of most local and national news organizations. The public at large has become much more aware of this growing problem, and consequently numerous high profile individuals and companies are stepping up to lead the fight on “the battle of the bulge”
June 30th, 2011
There are many benefits of the Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure, which include fewer surgical incisions, a quicker procedure time, and more immediate results. Additionally, other health conditions improve such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes
June 15th, 2011
As one of the busiest groups for sleeve gastrectomy in the region, during the past five years, the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana (SSL) have helped to change the lives of over 1,000 individuals with the laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedure
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