St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the death of Ireland’s patron saint by wearing, eating and drinking all things green. To keep the holiday healthy, break away from tradition this year and forgo that salty, fatty corned beef and caloric beer by…
Teen obesity is becoming an epidemic. In the past 25 years, the number of teenagers who are considered overweight or obese has tripled. Dr. Ashish K. John, a pediatrician with Memorial Physician Services’ Koke Mill, said this can largely be…
Obesity can impact many facets of a person’s life – their physical health, their mental health and even their sexuality. “Prior to weight loss, our patients often tell us they don’t feel comfortable with intimacy,” said Memorial Bariatric Services Medical…
A few short years ago, Shirley Phillips-Black felt her weight was holding her back. “I couldn’t do anything,” Shirley recalled. Injuries to her knees made it difficult to do even simple tasks, like walking through a grocery store, and anxiety…
A new outpatient procedure that doesn’t involve surgery can provide patients with the opportunity to lose weight, even if their past attempts have proven unsuccessful. “We’re really excited about it,” said Orlando Icaza, MD, a bariatric (weight-loss) surgeon with Springfield…
Today, you can catch Lindsay Roush at the rink with the local roller derby team. But a few short years ago, she felt sidelined by her weight. Since 2013, she’s lost more than 200 pounds with the help of lifestyle…
Most of us wouldn’t consider bullying someone based on race, religion or gender. But Lindsay Roush, LCPC, a behavioral health consultant at Memorial Weight Loss & Wellness Center, said while other forms of discrimination have become taboo, it’s still common…
What would it take to get you to don a tutu and run a 5K? For Nichole Jones, it was a celebration. Celebrating the loss of nearly half her body weight. Celebrating the reversal of the dangerous path she was…
After a full day working with senior citizens and special needs kids and adults, Sparkle Hill would come home from her job at the Decatur Park District thoroughly exhausted. Her first stop was the bedroom, where she would lie down…
For many people who struggle with obesity, dieting and exercise alone are not enough to lose and maintain substantial weight loss to improve their health. For some, bariatric surgery, in addition to lifestyle changes, may be the holistic approach to…