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Weight Management

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Body Changes That Come With Aging

With age comes many changes to the body. Both physical and mental changes occur, many of which are interconnected.

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Healthy Living
Watching Your Weight

The best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly. Here are some tips to help you.

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Healthy Living
Dietary Supplements

Adding anything to your regular diet to improve your health or healing is considered a dietary supplement.

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of weight-loss surgery. This surgery restricts your food intake, which leads to weight loss. You may lose from 50 to 90 pounds.

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen.

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Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Procedure

Bariatric surgery helps you lose weight when diet and exercise alone have not been successful. Learn about the types of bariatric surgery.

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Treatment
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a type of weight-loss surgery. This type is done as laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the upper abdomen. The surgeon puts an adjustable band around the top part of your stomach.

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Evaluation for Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery to help you lose weight. It is a choice for some people who have obesity and have not been able to lose weight with other methods.

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