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Obesity and the Genetics of Weight Gain: What You Need to Know

by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Nov 11, 2024 | Understanding Obesity

For decades, the prevailing belief was that obesity was simply a matter of eating too much and exercising too little. However, scientific research has revealed that genetics play a significant role in determining body weight and susceptibility to obesity. For many...

Obesity and Self-Esteem: Rebuilding Confidence Through Healing

by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Nov 4, 2024 | Understanding Obesity

Obesity affects much more than health metrics—it profoundly impacts how individuals view themselves. For many, carrying excess weight becomes intertwined with feelings of shame, inadequacy, and self-doubt. But these feelings don’t arise in a vacuum—they’re fueled by a...

Obesity and Mental Health: The Unseen Weight

by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Oct 28, 2024 | Understanding Obesity

Obesity doesn’t just affect the body—it deeply affects the mind. While the physical effects of obesity are widely discussed, its emotional toll often goes unrecognized. For many, the struggle with obesity includes an invisible burden: depression, anxiety, isolation,...

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by David E. Hargroder, M.D. | Jul 2, 2024 | MGB Conversations

Far too often, individuals internalize obesity as a personal failure. They believe it’s their fault, that if they had just tried harder, eaten less, or exercised more, they would have avoided the pain. But science tells us otherwise. Obesity is not about...
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