Category Archives: obesity

Is there a link between weight and cancer?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Is there a link between weight and cancer? We think yes! Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“The CDC”) published a report that being overweight or obese significantly increased the risk of developing at least 13 (!) … Continue reading →

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Do you like sugary drinks?

Posted on March 16, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Sugar-sweetened beverages are now linked with a 27% increase in visceral adipose tissue, (meaning fat). Also, sugar-sweetened drinks are linked with cardiovascular diasease and type 2 diabetes. There is a growing body (…pun intended!) of literature showing that these beverages … Continue reading →

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Homemade meals even better!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Another reason to cook a homemade meal… lower risk of type 2 diabetes! How fantastic is that?! A long-term prospective study of nearly 100,000 health care professionals showed that those who ate an average of 11-14 home-prepared lunches and dinners … Continue reading →

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Do obese children get more joint injuries?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Do we need a study to evaluate this? Apparently so. And, yes! Overweight children are 18% more likely to have lower extremity injuries compared to normal weight children. The risk increases to 24% in obese children and 34% more likely … Continue reading →

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Mindless weight loss

Posted on October 31, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

This would be great, right? Well, if you use the following rules, then you will mindlessly eat less and may lose weight. keep kitchen counters clear. The only exception is you can keep a bowl of fruit in sight. There should … Continue reading →

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Five health numbers YOU should know!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

New Years’ Resolutions are still on our minds and a common resolution is to be healthier. At times it feels like managing our health is a numbers game: watching our weight, counting calories, tracking exercise regimens. Below are five numbers … Continue reading →

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Resolutions? These apps may help you achieve yours.

Posted on January 2, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

There are tens of thousands of health-related apps on smartphones. Some make the smartphone into a type of health-related equipment and others help you manage health-related issues. I’ll review some of those that help you with issues. MediSafe: This is … Continue reading →

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Obese mothers pass on risk to their babies

Posted on August 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

New known fact: Children of obese women died earlier and had more heart problems later in life than those of normal weight mothers. The offspring’s risk of death from any cause was 35% higher than individuals born to normal weight … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is rampant. Here are some important statistics and risk factors…

Posted on July 30, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

In the past 20 years the prevalence of diabetes among US adults grew by 45%. The greatest increase is among seniors aged 65 and over. The increase in diabetes is not especially surprising, but the magnitude of the increase is … Continue reading →

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Want weight loss?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

“Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.” John Wooden (former long-time successful UCLA basketball coach) Food is for fuel. Eat when hungry, not by the clock. Resist advertising. Be aware of … Continue reading →

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