By Dr. Sejal Desai, M.D. In our society, stress is a factor of everyday life.  Excess stress can cause headaches, muscle tension, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, depression, and new research shows it may also wreak havoc on metabolism.  There are 2 mechanisms of action for
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The prevalence of obesity has more than doubled in the US in the last 30 years. Nearly two thirds of all adults in America are either overweight or obese. Furthermore, childhood obesity is an increasing epidemic. Despite abounding evidence touting the benefits of maintaining a
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We’re excited to welcome our Exercise Physiologist, Adam Lotts, as a guest blogger! Adam was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He has an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA and a master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology from East
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Hi! I am so excited to be joining Megan and Crysta as a contributor to this blog.  Over the last 10 years of practicing as a Family Physician, I have developed a special interest in preventative medicine.  And one thing is for sure, losing weight
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