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March 21, 2022
Here’s something you may not know – obesity is considered a chronic disease. Meaning a person may not be able…
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March 08, 2022
March is National Nutrition Month, and Dr. Devika Umashanker, System Medical Director, Medical Weight Loss, at Hartford HealthCare, took some…
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January 21, 2022
Allison Buikus had a health epiphany during the pandemic lockdown in the spring of 2020. The 42-year-old, who works as…
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July 13, 2021
Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest is almost as old as the hot dog. But not since the competition…
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October 30, 2020
Before you reach for that comfort food, consider that Quarantine 15. It’s real and it could be hard to shake….
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April 22, 2020
You’re home, where snacks are close and the urge to bake a different treat each day can be strong, but…
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March 20, 2020
Now that your gym is closed and you’re staying home because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it doesn’t mean you…
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November 22, 2019
Did you know that, in 1985, no state had an adult (male and female) obesity rate higher than 15 percent?…
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May 23, 2019
Managing your weight is challenging, but it is one of the most important steps you can take for a healthier…
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April 22, 2019
I’ve spent my entire career studying and treating obesity. I have found that obesity, like many other diseases, is extremely…