http://www.austinlbs.com/blog Austin Lap-Band & Bariatric Resource Site Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:48:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A new Swedish study suggests that bariatric surgery reduces the cancer risk for women by 42 percent. The study, conducted by researchers from the Swedish Institutes of Medicine and several Swedish universities, followed more than 4,000 obese persons during a 10 year period. About half underwent bariatric surgery with the other ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/bariactric-surgery-cuts-cancer-risks/ As an Austin bariatric or your local bariatric surgeon can tell you, the key to LAP-BAND® success is sticking to the diet. It might be tempting, but here are 9 foods and drinks to beware of. 1. High-fat Foods: Foods with a high-fat content will push back any of your weight loss ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/nine-items-to-avoid-on-your-lap-band%c2%ae-diet/ If you’re trying to lose weight, you don't have to do it by yourself. Enroll your family members and friends. You can help motivate and monitor each other’s goals to ensure success for everyone! Here are some tips that you can do in a group setting to advance your weight ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/lose-weight-with-a-friend/ If you're an overweight or obese adult, you may need to exercise more than was previously thought in order to lose significant weight.  Now, instead of exercising for just 30 minutes a day, it is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) that you exercise for 50 minutes ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/are-you-exercising-enough/ According to a post over at Endocrine Today, a recent study shows that weight loss improves urinary incotinance in overweight and obese patients.  Participants in the study had a mean weight loss of 8%.  Read the full story by clicking on the link above, but this just goes to show ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/weight-loss-improves-urinary-incontinence/ According to the results of a recent 3 year study, patients who used the weight loss drug Orlistat, (sold under the name of Xenical) ended up getting 33% of their calories from fat compated to 28% in those who did not use the drug.  What's even more interesting about the ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/weight-loss-drug-may-not-be-effective-at-limiting-fat-intake/ Sensei Inc. ( www.sensei.com ) , a pioneer in mobile and Web-based wellness solutions, today introduced the next generation platform of its award-winning approach to health and weight management, Sensei for Weight Loss™. The highly anticipated release includes new features such as a budget-friendly version of its popular meal ... http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/sensei-for-weight-loss-launches-new-version-promoting-healthy-nutrition-on-an-affordable-budget-centre-daily-times/ BOCA RATON, Fla.----Sensei Inc. , a pioneer in mobile and Web-based wellness solutions, today introduced the next generation platform of its award-winning approach to health and weight management, Sensei for Weight Loss™. http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/sensei-for-weight-loss-launches-new-version-promoting-healthy-nutrition-on-an-affordable-budget-business-wire-via-yahoo-finance/ CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Days after several weight loss centers closed its doors in the Charlotte area, more than 30 complaints have been filed by frustrated employees and customers who want their money back. http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/complaints-mount-as-weight-loss-center-remains-closed-wcnc-charlotte/ MOUNT OLIVE TWP. – Weight loss, hypnosis and Spanish for medical professionals are among the topics offered next year at the Community School at Mount Olive. http://www.austinlbs.com/blog/weight-loss-self-hypnosis-offered-in-township-mt-olive-chronicle/