What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. It can also be known as insulin resistance syndrome. The five risk factors are: Increased blood pressure High...
A common word you hear when trying to lose weight – metabolism. Is it important? Slow or fast? These are all questions we ask ourselves when we don’t necessarily know much about metabolism. Options Medical Weight Loss, Park Ridge, IL, is going to break down...
Florida summers are unlike any other. The heat and humidity together definitely can make it tough. But the sunshine state is the best place to be. The summer heat makes it more difficult to exercise and stay active. However, Options Medical Weight Loss, Largo, is here...
Whether it’s the holidays or summer vacation, trying to lose weight and travel don’t seem to work well together. The holidays hit hard with sweet treats and no free time, and summer is all about resting, ice cream and going on road trips. Luckily for you, Options...
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve a comfortable muscle tone. If you feel tense or sore, you need to stretch!...
When enduring a weight loss journey, we put in a lot of effort into eating healthy and exercising. After a rigorous workout, it’s the best feeling to be drenched in sweat and has a quick heart rate. Being sweaty gives you a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment....
