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Outside Influences: The Power of Media and Weight Bias on Your Self Perception

The media and other outside influences affect how we view ourselves every day, and the weight bias faced by many people who struggle with weight can greatly affect their health.

In this session, discover what may be lurking behind your self-perception that is causing you to second-guess your health journey. Hear from a panel of renowned experts and thought leaders in obesity medicine, psychology and nursing – Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA; Merrill Littleberry, LCSW, LCDC, CCM, CI-CPT; Gary Foster, PhD; and Pam Davis, BSN, RN, CBN, MBA.

Presented at YWM2015

OAC Health Talks: Male Issues in Mental Health and Obesity

Overall, men have higher rates of overweight and obesity than women but are often less likely to…

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OAC Health Talks: Using Music for Self Care

Did you know that stress can have an impact on weight? Many people increase their food intake…

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Signs, Symptoms and Forms of Post-operative Addiction

OAC Health Talks: Signs, Symptoms and Forms of Post-operative Addiction

Post-operative addiction is often overly simplified as transfer addiction or cross-addiction, assuming individuals “trade” compulsive eating for…

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