Strategies for Successful New Year’s Resolutions
Start Small and Stay Specific Trade vague aspirations for concrete actions. Instead of “eat healthier,” commit to “one serving of vegetables with lunch.” Small, specific steps make big goals manageable. Write It Down Bring your goals to life by writing them down. The process of putting pen to paper makes them tangible and solidifies your […]
Bariatric Surgery vs. Medical Weight Loss: Choosing the Right Path for Your Health
When it comes to long-term weight loss and improving overall health, many individuals explore a range of options to find the best solution. At New Jersey Weight Loss Doctors, we provide both surgical and non-surgical methods for weight management, understanding that every patient’s journey is unique. For many, bariatric surgery is the most effective approach, […]
2023 New Jersey Monthly Jersey Choice Top Doctor
Jonathan Reich MD and Karl Strom MD of NJ Weight Loss Doctors has been Named A 2023 New Jersey Monthly Jersey Choice Top Doctor (November 27, 2023) Jonathan Reich MD and Karl Strom MD of NJ Weight Loss Doctors were named New Jersey Monthly Jersey Choice Top Doctors in the November issue of the magazine. […]
Insights on Medical Weight Loss
By Dr. Karl Strom The medical weight loss market has always been inundated with products that make losing weight seem as simple as taking a ‘magical’ pill or shot. Weight loss medications that were previously available yielded terrible side effects and only a small percentage of users experienced weight loss. A new class of medications […]
Introducing Medical Weight Loss
Hip and back pain. Difficulty getting around. Diabetes or hypertension. These are just some problems you may face as you struggle with obesity-related health issues. Medical Weight Loss is designed to help patients regain control of their lives. It isn’t a “quick solution for getting thin.” Rather it’s a way to find the energy you […]
Coronavirus linked to greater risk of life-threatening infection in people with obesity
Posted in: Medical Xpress | Posted on: 12 August, 2020 As worldwide coronavirus-related deaths tip a quarter of a million, a concerning trend is surfacing in the medical literature: high rates of obesity in groups of patients with severe or life-threatening COVID-19. Read More
Facts and myths about obesity, emerging as a key factor in COVID-19 hospitalization
Posted in: Medical Xpress | Posted on: 12 August, 2020 With so much misinformation surrounding obesity, Dr. Catherine Varney is careful with her words. First of all, she clarifies that her patients are not obese, but rather have obesity, which is a disease and not a lack of willpower. Read More
Rising Obesity Levels Put Americans at Risk During Pandemic: CDC
Adult obesity in the United States continues to rise, and being obese increases the risk of severe illness in people with COVID-19, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. Read More