Weight-loss surgery reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in women
Tuesday, 05 October 2010 15:45
Bariatric surgery may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease in women, reports a new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research.
Researchers at Tufts' Human Nutrition Research Center analyzed markers for cardiovascular disease in the plasma samples of 19 obese female volunteers. The women's plasma was analyzed again one year after they underwent weight-loss surgery. Their data was compared to samples from 19 average-weight women of the same ages as the test subjects. Before surgery, concentrations of triglycerides, glucose, and insulin were significantly higher in the test subjects, and HDL, or "good" cholesterol, levels were lower than women in the control group.
Working with a Health Coach
Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:17
Your decision to have bariatric surgery is a huge step towards a commitment to living a healthier life. As you already know, your journey will also include major lifestyle changes to help you reach your goals.
Not only will you be eating less, you will have to give up some foods and introduce some new foods into your diet. For many patients, this means forming an entirely new relationship with food. Learning how to eat differently, how to be more active, and how to take control of your own health can sometimes seem overwhelming. To make the process easier, you may want to consider working closely with a health coach.
Women's Sex Lives Improve After Bariatric Surgery
Thursday, 05 August 2010 15:19
A study presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery found that nearly 70 percent of women who underwent bariatric surgery experienced an improvement in sexual function.
Female sexual function is evaluated with the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), which assesses sexual function in 6 areas - desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain -on a scale of 2 to 36, which higher scores representing better sexual function. An overall score of 26.55 or lower indicates sexual dysfunction.
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