There are several types of weight loss surgery – also known as bariatric surgery – that can help people living with obesity lose weight when other options, such as lifestyle changes (diet and exercise) have been unsuccessful. This kind intervention includes gastric...
The physiological changes that occur in people living with obesity, such as metabolic adaptation, can limit weight loss - even when you're eating very few kilojoules. As a result, achieving lasting weight loss can be extremely difficult. That’s where medical...
The health risks of obesity are many and varied. According to Dr Georgia Rigas, a Sydney-based General Practitioner and obesity expert, the effects of living with obesity can be categorised into three main areas: metabolic mechanical mental health Metabolic...
Obesity is a medical condition, affecting millions of people across the world. It is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.1 To shed light on this complex condition we spoke with General Practitioner and...
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