Bariatric surgery is one of the safest and most effective tools for weight loss. It significantly reduces the risks of chronic health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
While people collapse with cardiac arrest during exercise, they typically “crumple” with exercise-induced fainting. Ben Levine, M.D., discusses how to tell the difference and what to do for each.
Some healthy New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re too big or vague. Get tips from Bethany Agusala, M.D., to make SMART goals and improve your chance of success.
Sleep disorders and obesity are tightly linked, so we often treat both together. Explore our sleep medicine and weight wellness approach in this week’s MedBlog.
South Asian patients tend to develop heart disease earlier in life and at lower BMIs. Explore a new program at UT Southwestern designed to identify patients at risk and intervene to save lives.
Many patients think 10,000 steps per day is a magic number for their health, but Lifestyle Medicine expert Bethany Agusala, M.D., says any significant increase in steps can be beneficial for our health.
Why is it hard to keep weight off? Because obesity is a chronic disease that can come back. Explore the biological barriers and why long-term treatment is crucial.
South Asian Americans are at increased risk of heart disease. This Diwali, try these recipes that benefit heart health without sacrificing sweet, savory flavor.
No time to work out? Try “movement snacks”! Donald Kasitinon, M.D., a sports medicine physiatrist describes how daily, 5- to 10-minute activity bursts can help improve long-term health.
In the U.S., kids eat three times more added sugar than they should each day, affecting mood, heart health, and sleep. Get four tips to eat less sugar this summer and improve lifelong health.
New technology uses sound waves to unclog arteries and improve how stents work for coronary artery disease. Explore intravascular lithotripsy on the MedBlog.
Eating well doesn’t have to break the bank. Consider these five building blocks to start your nourishing pantry from UT Southwestern Culinary Medicine Director Jaclyn Albin, M.D., and registered dietician Milette Siler.
