Over 40% of adults in the U.S. live with obesity, a condition that can increase the risk for health issues like heart disease and diabetes. The causes of obesity are complex, and while many services and products advertise quick fixes, true medical weight loss offers a science-backed approach to achieving a healthy weight, focused on long-term success through a holistic approach. On this Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest explore how medical professionals can offer effective strategies for weight loss.
HOST: Dr. Jillian Woodruff
GUESTS:
- Dr. Aderonke “Ade” Akindipe – Family Nurse Practitioner, Owner and Chief Medical Officer at Rejuvenate Health and Wellness in Anchorage
RESOURCES:
- Obesity | Endocrine Society
- Understanding the role of hormones in weight loss | Your Weight Matters
- The Role of your thyroid in metabolism and weight control | Obesity Action Coalition
LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, July 24, at 8 p.m. AKDT
LINE ONE’S FAVORITE HEALTH AND SCIENCE LINKS:
- Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic offer extensive health information libraries
- MedlinePlus has a guide to finding reliable health information on the internet
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit and common logical fallacies
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