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Obesity May Be Contagious

According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, if someone in a social network becomes obese, those closely connected to them have a greater propensity for becoming obese as well. The strongest demonstration of this effect occurs among friends, not within a family or among those sharing a household. There was no apparent consideration of groups of otherwise strangers who come together in organized settings for the purpose of weight loss. With some diet programs, social support has been shown to be beneficial.


Researchers found that if a friend is becoming obese, the chance of your becoming obese increases 57 percent. For mutual friends, there is over a 170 percent increased chance. The study analyzed data over a period of 32 years for over 12,000 adults who underwent regular medical examinations.


The researchers mapped a strong social network amongst the study subjects that recorded both family members and unrelated friends. Over time, entire social networks gained weight. A likely cause is shared lifestyle and eating habits.


Researchers believe that the shift in lifestyle and appearance can be attributed to a change of norms about what is an appropriate body size. Head researcher James Fowler says, "Consciously or unconsciously, people look to others when they are deciding how much to eat, how much to exercise and how much weight is too much".


Fowler also mentions however that "it's important to remember that we've not only shown that obesity is contagious but that thinness is contagious." On the latter point, a new study seems to substantiate that weight loss may also be "contagious" among social networks.

Bariatric Surgery Pain Management Manhattan

Dr. Elliot Goodman Dr. Elliot Goodman Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC, NY 10003
Call (888) 351-8607

If your weight is resulting in serious health problems, Bariatric Surgery may be the solution that can help you regain your health to live a better life. At the Beth Israel Center, Dr. Elliot Goodman is an expert in Obesity Surgery and will work with you every step of the way in order to give you state of the art individual care while administering effective treatment through a Pain Management plan in Manhattan.


GI Tract Surgery Westchester, New York

 Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Undergoing GI Tract Surgery is a serious decision to make, and must be handled by a group of professionals who possess the qualifications and the skills to treat you with utmost care and safety. In Westchester, New York, there is a reputable medical facility called Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery, which holds a staff of licensed surgeons who have made it their main agenda to deliver GI Tract Surgery in a professional and sensitive fashion. They put their clients before everything else.


Bariatric Surgery Columbus, Ohio

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If you or someone you know is struggling to manage their weight and feel like it’s becoming out of control, it’s time to take action. Morbid obesity is a serious problem with many serious consequences such as stroke, high blood pressure, and heart disease just to name a few. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is at 35 or higher, considering bariatric surgery may save your life.



Anti-Aging North Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal Dr. Daniel Royal New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074
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If the effects of aging have negatively impacted your lifestyle, then the latest advances in anti-aging treatment are available for you today. Dr. Daniel Royal, DO, JD, HMD is a Board Certified physician at the New Hope Medical Center in North Las Vegas, Nevada.


Weight Loss Clinic Carson City, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger Dr. Frank Shallenberger Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
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Losing weight is a great way to proactively improve your health, but many people who lose the weight regain it in a short amount of time, and it can become a frustrating cycle. Dr. Frank Shallenberger and the Weight Loss Clinic at the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City, Nevada can provide you with a program for healthy weight loss that will enable you to reach your weight loss goals and stay there.



Bariatric Surgeon Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who knows how to help and treat a severely overweight patient. Though this surgery is a serious step, the risks associated with obesity are far worse and can lead to several conditions.


Heart Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032
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The Cardiac Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC is ranked among the best in the world. They are known for their innovative research, and also for the creation of new, minimally invasive surgical techniques. They perform over 1,600 open heart surgeries annually.



Lap Band California

Dr. Robert McKeen, MD Dr. Robert McKeen, MD South Bay Bariatrics
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95124
Call 1-408-402-9911

Are you searching for a minimally invasive procedure that is effective in treating obesity? The Lap Band surgical procedure may be right for you. Dr. Robert McKeen MD is located at South Bay Bariatrics in California and has completed over 4000 bariatric procedures.



Holistic Medicine Boca Raton, FL

Dr. Brazelia Lazzari Dr. Brazelia Lazzari Brazelia Med Spa
Royal Palm Plaza
101-G Plaza Real So., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Call 888-229-3617


You're more than just the sum of your parts, and you deserve health care that recognizes that. Dr. Brazelia Lazzari, with  Brazelia Med Spa in Boca Raton, FL is a doctor of Oriental Medicine who offers holistic care incorporating the best of advanced EIS diagnostics, acupuncture, herbal treatment, and nutritional therapy to meet the special needs of each individual patient.



Pathology Testing Services Bronxville, Eastchester, New York

 Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call (888) 281-4612

Do you need pathology testing services in the Bronxville, NY area? The staff at Lawrence Hospital Center provide you with quality care, while giving a fast and accurate diagnosis. They have been providing diagnostic services for over 90 years, making them the most trusted provider in the area. The center performs over 600,000 tests annually, bringing the experience and knowledge necessary for proper diagnosis. Get the pathology testing you need at Lawrence Hospital Center.


Obesity Surgery Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Being severely overweight can have a catastrophic effect on your physical and emotional health. For those struggling to lose weight via traditional methods, obesity surgery can help. In the Houston, Texas area, the tools to beat obesity are at your finger tips.



Weight Loss Clinic Reno, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger Dr. Frank Shallenberger Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
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You've tried weight loss medication, diets, and exercise plans but you can't seem to lose the weight. When you manage to lose a few pounds, it always comes back. Also, diets have left you tired and weak. The Nevada Center of Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in the Reno, Nevada area offers a weight loss clinic that targets many of the causes of weight gain.



Back Pain Bronx, New York

Louis E. Bisogni, DC & Alan H. Siegel, DC Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care
12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns, NY 10605
Call (914) 202-0700

If you are among the millions of Americans that suffer from back pain and are seeking safe and effective back pain treatment without the use of drug therapies or surgical procedures, turn to Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care serving the Bronx, New York. A team of caring doctors with the latest and most innovative treatments in the field of non-invasive care shown to ease a variety of lower back disorders while increasing each patient's range of mobility is waiting to help you.


Weight Loss Surgeon Eastchester, Westchester County, New York

 The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call 888-468-9351

Tired of waking up every morning with low self-esteem because of your weight? Feel helpless because diets and exercise just don't work for you? Millions of people suffer from obesity and continue to live this unhealthy lifestyle unaware of the consequences associated with obesity. Obesity can lead to the following life-altering conditions, cardiovascular disease, type ii diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, reduced life expectancy, and an inability to take part in sports and activities. Why continue to live the obese lifestyle knowing that you could develop one of these serious conditions? The surgeons at Lawrence Hospital Center near Eastchester, Westchester County, New York are ready to help get your life back to a healthy equilibrium.


Bariatric Surgery Portland Oregon

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Do simple everyday tasks such as walking or going up a flight of stairs leave you out of breath? If your weight has become out of control and continuously disrupts ordinary activities you may be morbidly obese. Obesity is a dangerous disease that can lead to fatal consequences if not properly treated. If you or a loved one has tried tirelessly at diet and exercise and have little or no result to show for it, or if your BMI is at, or above 35, bariatric surgery can be of significant help.



Diabetes Treatment Henderson Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal Dr. Daniel Royal New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074
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If you are suffering from Diabetes and are looking for safe and effective Diabetes Treatment in Henderson, Nevada, a team with years of professional experience and top of the line treatment techniques is right around the corner. At the New Hope Medical Center, Dr. Daniel Royal leads a talented and friendly team of licensed professionals who will work with you every step of the way to boost your immune system's efficiency and help you maintain the healthiest life possible.


Weight Loss Surgery Upper West Side Manhattan

Dr. Marc Bessler, M.D. Dr. Marc Bessler, M.D. Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-284-4509

Are you having a tough time losing weight? It's harder to juggle diet, nutrition and exercise than most people realize. With fast and unhealthy foods everywhere, it's not surprising that many Americans are struggling with obesity. If you're searching for help and guidance to lose the weight needed for your health and well being, consider Dr. Marc Bessler, MD and the team at Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery. With 18 years of surgical experience Dr. Bessler performs the latest effective weight loss surgery for those unable to lose weight on their own in the Manhattan, NYC area.


Integrative Medicine Fairfield, Connecticut

Dr. Adrian Marcus Dr. Adrian Marcus Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich, CT 06830
Call (888) 847-1821

Are you looking for a healthy and multidisciplinary way to increase your health? Do you want to help yourself under the care of professionals who offer a diverse approach to medicine? With integrative medicine at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut, you can optimize your health with help from Dr. Adrian Marcus.


Weight Loss NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010
Call (888)-530-0611

Are you looking for a place that can provide you with a healthy way to weight loss in NYC? Then contact the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine and let the experience of Dr. Trahan guide you through a healthier way of getting rid off excessive weight.



Bariatric/Obesity Surgery Westchester, New York

Dr. Daniel G. Davis Dr. Daniel G. Davis The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
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At Lawrence Hospital's Center for Obesity Surgery in Westchester, they strive to give you the tools and support necessary to achieve the results you desire. Dr. Davis and the rest of his staff work tirelessly to provide patients with the most innovative weight control techniques.