Bariatrics

This article could help individuals who've reached their goal weight understand what to do to avoid undoing the progress they've made.

This article could talk about the factors that someone considering bariatric surgery needs to know: lifelong dependence on vitamins, excess skin, potential for hair loss, increased risk for depression, increased risk for alcoholism, etc. It's important to weigh the pros—and the cons—before having this life-altering procedure.

This article could feature one or two healthy recipes to set off the sweet benefits of the summer tomato.

This article can explore the reasons why and offer a healthcare professional's perspective on healthy, sustainable weight loss.

This article could discuss ways to integrate fitness and healthy eating habits into the workday to help individuals lose weight when working from home.

The article could feature perspectives from various experts, such as a dietitian, a physical therapist, a counselor focused on body image or eating disorders, and a family medicine or bariatric physician.

This article can identify and compare common sources of non-meat protein and their effects on diet and health.

This article could explain the fundamentals of gut health, demystify some of the hype around gut health solutions and break down some common gut health conditions, such as celiac disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

This article could provide several options.

This article could share the definition of ultra-processed foods, discuss the health risks of eating them and suggest healthy swaps.

This article could explain why and how people lose weight when dieting (usually a calories in/calories out approach) vs. with weight-loss surgery (hormonal and physical alterations that restrict calorie intake).

This article could investigate if this could be a solution for obesity for some.

This article could discuss how drinking more water can help burn calories and suppress appetite if consumed before meals.

This article will explore less obvious potential benefits, such as better complexion and reduced allergies.

This article could discuss how mental health affects weight and vice versa. It could also discuss how taking steps to improve mental health may affect the ability to maintain a healthy weight.

This article can highlight the concept of fitness “snacking,” which breaks up exercise into smaller chunks and can be just as beneficial as exercising in 30-minute increments.

This article could explore the benefits of each metric.

This article can discuss how psychology can help individuals manage weight.

This article could accompany a feature on bariatrics and be customized with facility-specific events.

This article could discuss the relationship, explore treatment options and destigmatize these difficult health issues.

This article could discuss the health benefits of locally available fish. Sidebars can include safety tips for fishing, preparing fresh-caught fish, and how to tell if water is polluted or contaminated. (This article could be modified as a pediatrics topic, with safety tips for a child's first fishing trip.)

This article could encourage readers to consider giving themselves little rewards to help lead to better results as they develop new fitness and weight management habits.

This article could give examples of tasty foods that may help people lose weight.

Research shows a link between consistent vegetable intake and weight loss. A sidebar could list the vegetables in season during the spring, including spinach, radishes, peas, asparagus, rhubarb, artichokes and watercress.

This article could discuss ways to keep one's shopping list trim (and healthy) by not having to constantly restock produce that goes bad before use.

This article can talk about the basics of healthy weight loss and provide tips to get started. A sidebar can discuss healthy weight loss programs.

This article could address the myths of "healthy" drinking and how much people should be imbibing (which is less than most people think). A sidebar could offer refreshing nonalcoholic, low-calorie spritzer recipes.

This article could help readers figure out when to be wary of social media diet trends and offer advice for taking healthy, proven steps for weight loss.

This article could discuss what BMI measures, the limitations of BMI and the science behind adding waist circumference to determine overall health in people of all sizes.

This article could discuss forms of sugar alternatives, possible health benefits and which brands are healthiest for everyday use.

This article could discuss how to make over any recipe—perhaps featuring Halloween or Thanksgiving favorites—to help with weight loss, featuring advice from a nutritionist.

This article could give suggestions for losing extra winter pounds and getting back in a fitness routine.

This article could explore popcorn's health benefits. A sidebar could offer tips for seasoning popcorn without oily additives and extra salt.

This article could highlight the risk of pandemic-related weight gain and give tips to lose the "quarantine 15."

This article can explain why. A sidebar can provide tips for losing weight gradually.

This article could include what the medication is, who it's designed to help (and who it isn't), when it will be available, potential side effects and where to turn for additional information. A sidebar could list and define other medications designed to help people lose weight.

This article could discuss what is and isn't known about the role of genes in obesity, what genetic factors do and don't contribute to obesity, and how people who are obese can lose weight, regardless of their genetics.

This article can address how a team of care providers, including a pediatrician, endocrinologist, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, behavioral therapist, and support coaches, can help address the issue and what parents can do to encourage a healthier weight for their children.

This article could explain the benefits of adding microgreens to one's diet in addition to regular vegetables. A sidebar could include a recipe or cooking tips.

This article could explain the correlation and offer advice for trimming one's waistline.

This article about the weight-loss merits of meditation can include a sidebar about meditation while running or practicing yoga, or how meditation can help with disordered or binge eating.

This article can offer tips to prepare food effectively and explain the benefits, such as less food waste, better health, and less binging or impulse eating. A sidebar can feature a meal prep recipe.

This article could explain what RE is and provide a couple of RE exercises people can do at home. A sidebar could discuss when to visit a bariatric professional when exercise and diet haven't worked.

This article could highlight the connection between excess carbs and metabolic syndrome. A spring recipe could illustrate the point in a tasty manner.

This article could discuss the studies and offer tips to add probiotics to one's diet.

This article can explore the implications of the survey and suggest ways of teaching good habits early and throughout life.

This article can look at the pros and cons of the keto diet. A sidebar can feature a healthy recipe or list of healthy, balanced eating tips.

This article could lean on this research and help readers learn to healthfully restrict calories and how they can benefit.

This article can share some simple things readers can do to combat weight gain, such as shopping smart, managing stress, sleeping well, moving more and protecting themselves not only from COVID-19-related complications but also from diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

This article could discuss techniques for discussing a healthier lifestyle that are sensitive to the mental health of children.

This article could explain the ins and outs of getting started and the benefits of joining one of these free or paid programs.

This article could explain how readers can help their loved ones lose weight. A sidebar could identify common mistakes people make that hinder a loved one's efforts.

This article could discuss how changing one's diet to incorporate foods high in prebiotics and postbiotics could help with weight-loss goals. A sidebar can include a recipe.

This article could include information about that, as well as how to foster a healthy gut biome to promote weight loss and limit disease risk.

This article can outline ways to make healthier dishes to share with family and friends and include a recipe.

This article could discuss the benefits of genuine laughter, including decreases in stress, better eating habits and burning calories.

This article could explain how losing weight can reduce the risk of gallstones—and help individuals avoid gallbladder surgery—and offer tips for choosing a diet that reduces the risk of gallstone formation.

This article could debunk myths around juicing and suggest ways to keep juicing healthy. A sidebar could include a healthy recipe.

This article could explain what the green Mediterranean diet is and how it can help with weight loss and protect against diabetes.

This article could talk about the benefits of pulse flours and who should avoid them. A recipe could be included as a sidebar.

This article could explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats and list foods rich in the best kinds of fat.

This article could describe some of the lifestyle factors that affect diet and digestion and identify symptoms of a potentially serious problem.

This article could explain what fiber is, how it aids in weight loss and management, and how much fiber people need on a daily basis. It could also include a sidebar with a list of foods rich in fiber.

This article could examine the nutritional benefits of eggs.

This article could include a sidebar focused on healthy breakfast ideas.

This article can discuss the importance of sleep in weight loss and weight management, as well as how artificial light affects sleep quality.

This article could explore these questions.

This article can explore the benefits of pre-surgical weight loss and how it helps in the long term.

This article could explain what diabulimia is and healthy ways to lose weight for people with Type 1 diabetes.

This article could review the symptoms of depression and highlight mental health resources and support classes or groups.

This article can explore the claim. A sidebar can include tips for a healthier breakfast.

This article can cover what weight-loss programs offer, such as counseling, goal-setting and feedback.

This article could discuss the weight loss benefits of eating more slowly and mindfully during meals.

This article could explain both the benefits and risks of a high-protein diet and give an estimate for how much protein a person should consume daily. A sidebar could include healthy, plant-based protein sources.

This article could explore how.

This article could suggest ideas to stave off hunger, such as herbal teas, that won't contribute to insomnia or cause extra weight gain.

This article could go into key factors—being out of school can lead to less structured mealtimes, more access to junk food, inconsistent sleep schedules and less physical activity. This article could also include tips on how to prevent weight gain over the summer.

This article could discuss the benefits of bariatric surgery at a young age and what options are available. A sidebar could discuss benefits of bariatric surgery for adults older than 65.

This article could explore how bariatric surgery can benefit sexual and reproductive health.

This article can discuss what to do if an individual's bariatric surgery isn't working or if a patient had an older, less successful surgery and would like to have a new procedure.

This article can start with the patient experience preparing for and including bariatric surgery, how often they see their bariatric surgeon pre- and post-surgery, what they should and shouldn't eat following surgery, how much weight loss they can expect and when, health advantages gained by bariatric surgery, and support following surgery. The article can include a sidebar defining types of bariatric surgery and a sidebar outlining common pitfalls that cause some bariatric patients to backslide.

This article could offer insight on who's a candidate for bariatric surgery, why it seems to help control Type 2 diabetes in some cases and what to expect post-operation.

This article can remind readers of the importance of making simple changes to lose weight, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing sugar in one's diet, adding more physical activity, and more.

This article can explain how to avoid being a “Monday–Friday dieter” and offer tips to stay consistent with healthy eating.

This article could explain how poor sleep quality affects health and contributes to weight gain. A sidebar could offer tips to eliminate light exposure during sleep periods.

This article could discuss night-eating syndrome—a type of eating disorder—and the symptoms and health risks associated with this disease.

This article could look at the pros and cons of the medications and which patients might benefit.

This article could explain a variety of techniques and workout styles that can be done with no jumping or heavy impact on the floor. These can include strength training exercises, yoga or Pilates. A sidebar could present a start-to-finish workout routine.

This article could summarize the connection between obesity and cancer followed by a focus on bariatric surgery as a solution.

This article could walk people through what A1C is and how providers use it to diagnose diabetes.

This article could explain the adaptogens trend, confirm or debunk their benefits, and provide a healthcare professional's perspective for readers. The article could describe specific adaptogens, such as ginseng and ashwagandha, and explain ways to incorporate them into a typical diet. A sidebar could provide a short recipe that includes a few ingredients high in adaptogens.

This article could address common mistakes people make when going vegetarian, including not replacing meat with protein-rich alternatives, not drinking enough water (contributing to bloating and gas), and opting for unhealthy vegetarian options, such as high-sodium meat replacements and refined grains.

This article could feature a dietitian or primary care provider explaining whether these sweeteners should be included in a healthy diet. A sidebar could explain glycemic load; many of these alternatives to sugar advertise themselves as "low-glycemic."

The steps could be presented in support of other services, featuring quotes from dietitians or bariatric surgeons.

This article could discuss how friends and family members can help by 1) recognizing the problem; 2) expressing concern; 3) offering to help; 4) providing motivation without judgment; and 5) being there for the long term.

This article or infographic can present six strategies for maintaining a healthy weight: 1) avoid liquid calories; 2) pass on diets that restrict calories; 3) measure progress with a tape measure, not a scale; 4) choose quality foods; 5) be active every day; and 6) think long term. A sidebar can present tips for choosing healthier foods.

This article can offer tips for reducing emotional eating. A longer article can offer other coping strategies.

This article could quote a local nutritionist or other subject matter specialist.