For overburdened health care systems seeking ways to decrease hospital readmissions, a recent study linking exercise and lower hospital readmission rates for COPD patients is indeed welcome news. Although the study does not categorically state a direct cause-and-effect relationship, the findings do show a strong correlation between physical activity and the rate of readmission within a 30-day period. Click here to read more »
Science has proven that there are countless benefits to exercising for even a short period every single day. Here are some of the most common benefits we see at our Lawrenceville family health center: Click here to read more »
It can be exciting to start a new exercise program, but many of our Lawrenceville clinic patients find it difficult to keep going with their exercise program. Our doctors have a few tips for how to create a successful and long-lasting exercise program. Click here to read more »
Eating right and regular exercise go a long way in making sure your heart stays healthy and strong. Below are a few practical, easy-to-adapt suggestions to protect your heart and decrease your chance of a heart attack. Click here to read more »
At the onset of a new year, one of the most common resolutions that people make is to lose weight. Unfortunately, it is also one of the first to be broken or abandoned as the year wears on. While shedding those extra pounds may not be an easy goal, it is certainly one worth pursuing. Below are small, practical and effective ways to help you fight the battle of the bulge – and win.
At our Gwinnett medical weight loss center, we understand that it can be hard to find the motivation to go outside and exercise during the winter. Fortunately, we’ve found that the cold weather does create several seasonal sports that are both great for losing weight and a lot of fun. Ice skating is a perfect example of this: It’s a hardcore workout for your entire body and an exciting and fun sport.
There are multiple factors that can contribute to an individual’s weight gain, including their genetic makeup, their eating habits, their stress levels and the frequency and duration of their exercise sessions. But did you know that where you live can also have a notable impact on whether you are likely to gain weight? Recent scientific research has shown that environmental factors can contribute to obesity.
