Losing weight can be healthy for a number of different areas of your body, and your feet are no exception. While weight loss shouldn’t be the only thing you are doing to prevent or treat foot issues, oftentimes shedding just a few pounds can take a immense amount of stress and strain off your feet. […]
Study Shows Weight Loss Pills May Have Unintended Side Effects
Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry, so it should come as no surprise that a number of drug manufacturers are looking to create a pill that can mimic some of the natural effects of diet and exercise. And while there currently are some weight loss pills on the market, research suggests that they may […]
Does Less Exercise Help Weight Loss?
A recent study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen found that modest amounts of exercise may in fact be better for weight loss than a rigorous workout routine. The study examined several slightly overweight and sedentary men in their 20s-30s for 13 weeks. The test group was told to maintain their regular routines and […]
Surgery and the Importance of Dieting & Weight Loss
A patient recently posted the following comment on our Facebook page: “For the first time in almost 3 years I woke up without any ankle pain! And it was all thanks to your care, Dr. Silverman. It’s amazing how well the surgeries and my recommended diet came together to fix my ankle!” This patient brings […]
Can Bunion Surgery Help You Lose Weight?
TV chef Nigella Lawson recently lost a lot of weight, which she attributes to her recent bunion correction surgery. According to Lawson, following the bunion surgery it was too painful for her to walk to the fridge. As a result she had to ask people to go to the fridge to get food for her, […]