19 07, 2018

Choosing a Healthy Goal Weight After Weight Loss Surgery
Choosing a Healthy Goal Weight After Weight Loss Surgery

Choosing a Healthy Goal Weight After Weight Loss Surgery

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-04-07T17:48:39+00:00July 19th, 2018|Categories: Support After Weight Loss Surgery|Tags: bariatric surgery, bmi chart, body fat percentage, choose healthy goal weight, expected weight loss, ideal body weight, weight loss goals, weight loss surgery|0 Comments

In order to set a healthy goal weight after weight loss surgery, there are a few things you MUST consider. [...]

12 02, 2018

Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Adipose Tissue Function?
Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Adipose Tissue Function?

Does Bariatric Surgery Improve Adipose Tissue Function?

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-08-21T06:24:05+00:00February 12th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits, Case Studies|Tags: adiposity, bariatric surgery, body fat percentage, body mass index bmi, energy homeostasis, fat, health benefits, insulin, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity treatment, roux-en-y, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, Visceral fat, vsg, vsg weight loss, weight loss, weight loss surgery|0 Comments

Bariatric surgery is one of the most influential and well-known treatments for obesity. Although it is more commonly known [...]

16 02, 2017

What is Set Point Theory? Definition, Theory and More.
What is Set Point Theory? Definition, Theory and More.

What is Set Point Theory? Definition, Theory and More.

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-07-28T06:07:28+00:00February 16th, 2017|Categories: Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities|Tags: adiposity, appetite, body fat percentage, brain, calibrate, hunger hormones, metabolic system, Metabolic thermostat, metabolism, neurohormonal axis, overweight, set point theory|0 Comments

All people have a "set point" weight, and just as we do not have control over our eye color, hair [...]

20 02, 2014

Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat
Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat

Statistics Show Bariatric Surgery Having Larger Decrease in Paracardial Fat

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-08-21T06:42:08+00:00February 20th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric Surgery Benefits, Case Studies|Tags: adipose tissue, body fat percentage, cardiovascular disease, CVD, Epicardial fat, fat, ghrelin, heart attack, heart disease, hormones, insulin, insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity, leptin, Paracardial fat, Visceral fat|0 Comments

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has the highest mortality rate around the globe. Ectopic fat storage surrounding the heart is thought to [...]

13 08, 2012

Bariatric Surgery is Even a Better Choice at BMI of 35 instead of waiting for it to go above 40 or 45
Bariatric Surgery is Even a Better Choice at BMI of 35 instead of waiting for it to go above 40 or 45

Bariatric Surgery is Even a Better Choice at BMI of 35 instead of waiting for it to go above 40 or 45

By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-08-19T06:34:16+00:00August 13th, 2012|Categories: Case Studies, Obesity & Obesity-Related Comorbidities, Statistics|Tags: bariatric surgery, bmi, bmi chart, body fat percentage, body mass index, body mass index bmi, morbid obesity, obesity, obesity rates, severe obesity, statistics, studies, teenage obesity, treatment options|0 Comments

Obesity is a worldwide problem; people in developed countries are particularly victims of this dangerous condition. An increasing trend in [...]