Bariatric surgery gave a Michigan couple the edge they needed to shed pounds. But the real progress came when they confronted their lifelong emotional burdens.
When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.
After bariatric surgery, Jaclyn Folkema is finally able to run, swim and play with her 9-year-old daughter.
Weight-loss surgery is a game changer for many, but diet and lifestyle are the major factors in long-term success.
Losing and regaining weight isn’t just demoralizing, it’s dangerous. There are better options for you.
Dale Coil's unwavering commitment to physical therapy and healthier living led him to shed more than 300 pounds—and gave him his first pain-free morning in years.
ReShape's balloons and one-on-one coaching help a swim instructor enter retirement in great shape.
Bariatric surgery set Tonya Woods on the right path. A personal trainer, a high-tech gym and an indomitable attitude helped her stick to that path.
Football coach and pastor Matthew Stone's regimen leads to 150 pounds of lost weight and worries.
Robilynn Anders-Sterk is a poster child for weight-loss surgery—and she's helping others who want longer, healthier lives.
Mike Bowman had been a virtual shut-in—until weight-loss surgery gave him back his life.
Study sees connection between the two even without other conditions such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
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