Laparoscopic surgery, sometimes called minimally invasive surgery (MLS), keyhole surgery, or band aid surgery, refers to surgical procedures performed in the abdomen through several small incisions (roughly a quarter to a half inch in length) rather than the one larger incision (typically 6-8 inches in length) used in traditional operative techniques.
In order to perform a [...]

Decades of aggressive advertising have convinced many Americans that they need to take a daily vitamin pill to remain in good health. Yet, few people can accurately describe the role vitamins play in a healthy diet.
Vitamins are essential biochemicals needed in very tiny quantities to catalyze metabolic reactions. For example, Vitamin K starts the process [...]

Fat is a very concentrated form of energy. Ounce-for-ounce or gram-for-gram, fat supplies 2.25 times as many calories as carbohydrates or protein. Learning ways to limit your fat intake from foods you purchase and in the foods you cook for yourself can significantly improve your ability to manage your weight.
Advances in cookware technology, food science, [...]

Sharing a meal is one of the oldest and most popular ways to socialize. With the holiday season on the horizon, invitations to food-oriented events are bound to multiply. Developing a strategy for coping with social eating is key to maintaining your weight loss goals. 
How you handle dining out will be determined in part by [...]