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  • Is Exercise Just for Weight Loss?

    Is Exercise Just for Weight Loss?

    Many people think of exercise as just a way to promote weight loss. So if they are a normal weight they might not think they should exercise.

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  • Five Facts that Might Surprise You

    Five Facts that Might Surprise You

    Obesity is a worldwide problem. The World Health Organization estimates that 13% of the word’s adults are obese (11% of men and 15% of women). In America, that number is closer to 40%. 93 million Americans over 18 are obese. The problem is not just obesity, but the risk of other health conditions that often accompany obesity, like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, and several types of cancer (including endometrial, breast, ovarian, prostate, liver, gallbladder, kidney, and colon).

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  • Morbid Obesity and the Flu

    Morbid Obesity and the Flu

    If you are morbidly obese, you may a higher risk of being hospitalized with the flu or other similar respiratory virus. According to a recent study, risk of hospitalization was highest for adults at the lowest and highest ends of the BMI spectrum. Those who fell into the “normal” range had the lowest risk of hospitalization.

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  • What Does a Stroke Feel Like?

    What Does a Stroke Feel Like?

    Since May is American Stroke Month and National Blood Pressure Month, it’s only fitting that we take a closer look. As Dr. Shillingford focuses much of his practice on performing gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band surgery (which requires patients to be obese or overweight), his patients are at a higher risk of heart issues, including high blood pressure and stroke.

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