Monthly Archives June 26, 2009

Moving Toward Honesty. Telling a little white lie can seem harmless enough, and we've all fibbed at some point in our lives. But today, host Craig Thompson cautions viewers about the danger of bending the truth. He notes that if we don't take responsibility for our actions, how can we ever improve? Craig encourages viewers to celebrate their successes, while also owning up to their shortcomings, so they can accurately asses their true progress.

In the June 26, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll explain new guidelines for bariatric surgery patients who want to have a baby, explore research findings on why people overeat, and explain how weight loss surgery could be hazardous to your hands and feet. Plus, we'll find out what is causing colorectal cancer rates to rise worldwide, and learn why type 2 diabetes is affecting more and more children.

African Americans have a 35 percent greater risk of developing obesity as a result of lack of sleep than whites, according to new research from SUNY Downstate Medical Center....

Staying Plugged In. Where have all your best ideas come from? Some you may have thought of yourself, but odds are, most of what you have learned in life came from your family, friends, teachers and others around you. In today's episode, host Craig Thompson reminds us that only by staying plugged into others can we find the energy and inspiration to overcome life's challenges and continually grow and improve.

Post-operative care for weight loss surgery patients is a hot topic at the 26th annual conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.  Go behind the scenes with Craig Thompson,...

New research out of UCLA indicates that genetic engineering techniques could trick the body's cells into burning more fat....

The Power of Surrender. In today's episode, host Craig Thompson notes that practicing humility is key to our sense of well-being.  Wherever you are in your weight loss journey -- six months pre-op or six years post -- there is always something new to learn. By surrendering our ego and asking for help, we can overcome tough emotions and achieve peace of mind together with a healthy body.

Doctors share diverse views on whether gastric sleeve surgery is a viable option for the treatment of obesity during the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery....