Health & Wellness Corner

The OAC Community’s Health and Wellness Corner is intended to give you the tools, tips, advice and resources you want and need to make a difference in your own health journey. With information on nutrition, exercise, weight management options and more, we aim to equip you with the RIGHT education to find lasting success with weight management.

Exercise

• Surreal Ways to Subside Obesity at Work
  March 9th, 2015
• Sticking With Your Aerobic Routine Long-Term
  September 4th, 2014
• How to Get Started with Your Aerobic Routine
  August 28th, 2014
• Why is aerobic activity important in maintaining weight-loss and health?
  August 18th, 2014
• 5 Tips for Staying on Track
  April 22nd, 2014
• Getting Back on Track
  April 9th, 2014
• CrossFit: Know Your Goals and Your Limitations!
  March 30th, 2014
• The Paleolithic Diet
  October 2nd, 2013

Family Health

• Parenting and Obesity – Tips, Ideas, and Suggestions
  July 14th, 2017
• Special Considerations Post-Baby if You are Affected by Excess Weight
  May 15th, 2015
• Obesity and Pregnancy
  May 11th, 2015
• Get Your Kids off the Couch without Leaving Your Home
  January 20th, 2015
• Family and Weight-loss
  January 16th, 2015
• Outdoor Activities to Keep Kids Active
  January 12th, 2015
• The Importance of Staying Active in Fighting Childhood Obesity
  January 5th, 2015
• “Mom, Dad… Am I Overweight?”
  March 21st, 2014

General Health

• 7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Healthcare Provider
  June 21st, 2018
• Sun, Fun and Wellness: Healthy Tips for the Summer Season
  June 20th, 2018
• One Common Belief: What to Expect at Your First Appointment with an Obesity Medicine Specialist
  April 27th, 2016
• Does my doctor understand obesity? The Differences between an Obesity Medicine Specialist and a Primary Care Physician
  April 27th, 2016
• Don’t Wait: Why You Should See a Doctor About Your Weight
  April 26th, 2016
• The Patient’s Perspective on the Effects of Transfer Addiction
  April 21st, 2016
• Strategies for Celebrations — Holidays, Eating out and Vacations
  July 24th, 2015
• When Your Significant Other is Not Onboard
  July 22nd, 2015
• Special Considerations Post-Baby if You are Affected by Excess Weight
  May 15th, 2015
• Obesity and Pregnancy
  May 11th, 2015

Mental Health

• Part 2 – “Reality…Plan B to the rescue”
  December 16th, 2013

Nutrition

• Eating and the Holidays
  December 12th, 2017
• Be Thankful for these Healthful Holiday Options
  November 25th, 2015
• Mindful Moderation over the Thanksgiving Holiday
  November 24th, 2015
• Food As Medicine
  October 8th, 2015
• Food and Disease
  October 7th, 2015
• How Food Builds the Body
  October 6th, 2015
• Strategies for Celebrations — Holidays, Eating out and Vacations
  July 24th, 2015
• When Eating Becomes Contagious
  July 23rd, 2015
• 8 Foods You Should Eat while Pregnant
  May 13th, 2015
• Bariatric Cooking and Your Family
  March 5th, 2014