by Christopher Flaherty | Mar 14, 2023 | Blogs, Gestational Diabetes, Health
Managing gestational weight gain in women with can improve pregnancy outcomes. Among women of reproductive age, it is estimated that 20 percent of them are women with obesity1. Women with obesity experience increased risks of complications during pregnancy that...
by Christopher Flaherty | Mar 7, 2023 | Food, Health, Nutrition
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans by 2025. There’s nothing like mom’s Sunday dinner to fill a heart and belly. But whether it’s a favorite family recipes or pizza...
by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 7, 2023 | Advocacy, Blogs, Health
Roughly 90% of people who have obesity or are overweight have type 2 diabetes. One in three adults have diabetes — and since roughly 90 percent of people with obesity or who are overweight have type 2 diabetes, increased awareness of the risk of this epidemic-level...
by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs, Food, Health, Mental
The “D” Word There are words that make our hair stand on end when we hear them, and among the most cringe-worthy is the “D” word: Diet. We all knew the four-letter words which, when spoken, would result in quick punishment from our parents, the demand for an...
by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs, Social Life
A Hobby a Day Keeps Weight Gain at Bay Yes, hobbies can help with weight loss in a variety of ways. Taking up a new hobby can provide physical and mental health benefits. In terms of weight loss and other physical benefits, some hobbies can have a direct impact....
by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs, Weight Management
What Challenges do People with Disabilities & Obesity Face? Twenty-six percent the adult population has a disability, and among them, nearly 40 percent have obesity. Twenty-six percent the adult population has a disability, and among them, nearly 40 percent have...