The US Population, age 65 and older represents 16% of the entire population in America and is expected to grow significantly by 2040. In this webinar, Katie Chapmon, MS, RD reviews some of the concerns that are seen in the population and the importance of nutrition/protein. If you are thinking about adding a senior weight …
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It may seem obvious that all practitioners want more patients. But is there a secret to successful and thriving healthcare businesses? How can you keep your practice growing at a steady pace? How can you turn an urgent panic of “I need to get more patients!” into a long-term strategy that continues to work for …
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Like obesity, inflammation has been identified as a common contributing factor to many chronic diseases. But how are the two interconnected? Adipose tissue, or fat cells, are an active endocrine organ which modulates and synthesizes hormones and various metabolites. These processes are amplified when obesity is present (Lee et al 2013). Some of the metabolites …
The global number of obese people has risen dramatically, with a projected global rate of 1.12 billion by 2030. With obesity comes an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, and metabolic syndrome. There is an urgent need to find and incorporate appropriate weight loss interventions that address adherence. Motivational Interviewing is a patient-centered method …