By David Dunaief, M.D. Some research shows that obesity may be reaching a plateau. Is this true? It depends on how the data is analyzed. According to one study, yes; it has plateaued when looking at short, two-year periods from 2003 to 2011 (1). However, another...
By David Dunaief, M.D. Before we can tackle the complexities of weight loss, we have to understand that there are a number of misconceptions. Therefore, “synonymous” is the word of the day. According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, synonymous means, “similar in...
By David Dunaief, M.D. Obesity is a disease that nobody wants and everyone tries to avoid, yet it affects more people than almost any other disease. It is complicated, for there are a multitude of contributors. Lifestyle modifications are of the utmost importance when...
With almost 70 percent of the U.S. population overweight or obese, it’s no surprise that the number one New Year’s resolution each year is to lose weight. Now that you or someone you know has made this resolution, what are you going to do about it? Roughly 50 percent...
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