Amy Storey

Let’s face facts. Obesity is a major problem in America, but overeating is only a portion of the problem. There are many factors that may contribute to obesity. Genetics, hyperthyroidism, weak...

For many people, traditional methods of weight loss simply don’t work. Whether you lack the time, or can’t quite seem to get results with basic exercise, the weight just isn’t coming off. For people...

Many very obese patients who undergo bariatric or weight loss surgery are pleasantly shocked to find how much it improves the quality of their lives. Like most surgeries, weight loss surgery is a last...

Bariatric surgery in Georgia has never been easier with the new state-of-the-art technology. The Atlanta Bariatric Center at Emory Johns Creek Hospital has as new surgical tool that can be used for...

Many people who are overweight or obese face several health problems. After all, being overweight has plenty of potential health consequences, such as respiratory issues, higher rates of breast...

Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a type of weight loss surgery that’s become more and more popular. As a laparoscopic surgery, which requires only tiny incisions and the use of a...

Nearly one in three Americans today is clinically obese. Many have spent countless dollars over numerous years in futile attempts to slim down.After they think they've tried everything, some...

Exercise and eating right are the two most important parts of any attempt at losing weight, but these aren't always practical or even possible for all people. For example, some individuals have...

With the recent news that bariatric surgery can potentially cure diabetes, along with all of its unwanted side effects, many people have become interested in this surgery and may be curious about...

If you are obese and considering weight loss surgery there are some things to consider before and after your surgery. Patients mainly worry about the surgery, results and costs. There are other things...