Tag 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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Non-alcoholic fatty liver, an epidemic

Posted on August 25, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease in the US and around the world? Yes! It is. Researchers think that nearly one-third of Americans has this disease. There is … Continue reading →

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Does your sore throat need a throat culture?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Most likely not. We, physicians, often check to make sure that your sore throat isn’t “strep throat.” We specifically check for strep as there can be complications if the streptococcus isn’t treated with an antibiotic. The good news is that our rapid … 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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Obesity is the enemy.

Posted on August 22, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes! Severely obese individuals may lose as many as 14 years off their life. 20 previous studies were pooled and it was found that a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40 raised the odds of dying early from heart … Continue reading →

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Mom was right! Eat your veggies.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Want to decrease your risk of dying? Eat your fruits and vegetables. The following information was garnered from a British study of 65,000 people for 12 years. Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables daily decreased risk of … Continue reading →

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Obesity and stillbirths–the connection

Posted on March 18, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is not benign. I recently read a study performed over 8 years which showed that almost 20% of stillbirths (babies born dead) occurred in obese females. The study has a database of nearly 3 million births and it was … 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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