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Weight Management Audio Programs

Weight Loss Surgery: Could It Be Right for You?
A recent study found that people who undergo bariatric surgery to help them lose weight have a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes, which could help to prevent heart-related...
by Patient Power | 01/28/2012
Healthy Living: Tools for Success
In a busy world with endless obligations, how can you make a healthy lifestyle a top priority—without turning it into a chore?  Many people could benefit from working with a...
by Patient Power | 07/25/2011
How Stairs and Bike Paths Are Weapons for Health in New York City
On this episode of Health Issues, we explore how infrastructure and the layout of our cities impacts our health—either constraining or facilitating physical activity. With chronic diseases like diabetes, heart...
by Patient Power | 09/17/2010
Weight Loss Surgery: A New Incision-Free Procedure
In this Patient Power program, Dr. Stanley Rogers will discuss transoral gastroplasty, known informally as TOGA, "incision-free" procedure for weight loss. During this procedure, the surgeon introduces a set of...
by Patient Power | 09/10/2010
Tips for Women Staying Healthy & Active
With the busy lives that we all lead, staying healthy and active can be a challenge. In this Patient Power program, sponsored by UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, a family doctor...
by Patient Power | 04/19/2010
Women's Health: Taking Control
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by Patient Power | 04/15/2010
Strategies for A Tastier PKU Diet
On location at The Children's Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, Patient Power host, Andrew Schorr, sat down with leading dietitian Laurie Bernstein, Director of Inherited Metabolic Disease Nutrition. Laurie is dedicated,...
by Patient Power | 07/06/2009
Cosmetic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery: Dealing with What's Left
Of the many people that lose a substantial amount of weight through weight loss surgery, they are often left with excess skin and fatty tissue that requires plastic surgery. In...
by Patient Power | 01/27/2009
Surgical Weight Loss Options in 2009
It is well known that obesity is an epidemic in the United States. But did you know that those who are overweight or obese are at risk for many diseases...
by Patient Power | 01/13/2009
Eating Disorders: A Revealing Look at Binge Eating
Eating disorders are part of an unsettling reality in our society. From binge eating to anorexia and bulimia, these disorders plague many and require special assistance for the best outcome....
by Patient Power | 01/12/2009
Long Term Success with Weight Loss Surgery
Current estimates put two-thirds of the United States population in the category of overweight or obese. As people search for answers to their weight issues, many people have questions about...
by Patient Power | 08/01/2008
Overcoming Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is one of the most alarming health epidemics facing Americans. However, with a few lifestyle changes, most children can reverse the effects of their obesity and be on...
by Patient Power | 07/31/2008
Bariatric Surgery: The Latest from a Renowned Expert
Interest in bariatric surgery has grown tremendously over the past few years, but many questions still remain. Am I a candidate? What are my weight loss surgery options? Will I...
by Patient Power | 06/24/2008
Managing Your Weight During the Holidays
If you’ve been losing weight or are trying to maintain your current weight, the holidays make it difficult. In this program, you’ll hear from Dr. Beverly Green from the Weight...
by Patient Power | 12/16/2007
Stress, Self-Control and Emotional Eating
Obesity is a primary risk factor for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, and is among the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Unfortunately, overeating is also one...
by Patient Power | 12/11/2007
America’s No.1 Killer: Heart Disease
The last thing we want to think about during the holidays or family gatherings is watching our diet. But even during these special moments with family, it is essential for...
by Patient Power | 12/03/2007
Gastric Bypass: Examining Options in Weight Loss Surgery
With obesity numbers on the rise, weight loss surgery procedures remain a hot topic. Celebrities like Star Jones – who has been reluctant to reveal weight loss surgery secrets, and...
by Patient Power | 11/09/2007
Weight Loss Surgery: An Expert Opinion
Bariatric surgery has undergone tremendous growth over the past few years due to the rapid rise in obesity rates in the United States. This Patient Power program, hosted by Andrew...
by Patient Power | 10/28/2007
Body Image: Is the Media Creating Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating are extremely prevalent in the United States, specifically among teenage females. Not only are eating disorders prevalent, the incidence appears...
by Patient Power | 06/15/2007
Sleep Disorders: Causes and Treatments
How did you sleep last night? Did you toss and turn? Does your partner complain about your snoring? You may want to see a sleep medicine specialist like Dr. Arthur...
by Patient Power | 06/03/2007
How Food Affects Your Health: What's Good and Bad
When it comes to overall health, feeling good is not just about weight-control but is also about how your body digests what you eat and drink. On this Patient Power...
by Patient Power | 05/31/2007
Life-Saving Medical Tests for Women
Women are the natural caregivers for family and loved ones and many times end up being the “health managers” in the family. Dr. Marie Savard is a medical doctor and...
by Patient Power | 03/15/2007
Sleep Apnea: Addressing Sleep Issues
America is a sleep disordered nation. Problems with sleep shortages and sleep apnea negatively affect people’s moods and quality of life. On this program, the Director of the Baylor Sleep...
by Patient Power | 03/09/2007
Vitamin Validation
Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Should you take a supplement? What about vitamin deficiency in countries outside of the U.S.? In this unique...
by Patient Power | 03/08/2007
The Latest Surgical Approaches to Weight Loss
Are you a candidate for weight loss surgery? Is it safe? How do you find the right doctor? Joining host Andrew Schorr to answer all these questions and more is...
by Patient Power | 01/21/2007
What You Should Know About Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a big problem, but they are often misunderstood. Joining Andrew on Patient Power to help disprove the myths about eating disorders is Dr. Cynthia Bulik, director or...
by Patient Power | 12/10/2006
Childhood Nutrition: The Importance of Diet and Exercise
In 1965 about four percent of kids in the U.S. were obese. This number increased to 16 percent by the year 2000, and experts predict by 2010 we’ll have twenty-one...
by Patient Power | 09/17/2006
The Latest Treatment and Research for Acid Reflux Disease
Acid reflux disease, also called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), affects between 30 and 50 million people in the U.S., making it the most common digestive problem facing Americans today. GERD...
by Patient Power | 09/17/2006
How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Most everyone knows that weight loss is difficult. Even harder is trying to maintain the weight loss. Joining Andrew for this Patient Power program is someone who knows a great...
by Patient Power | 04/02/2006