Lifestyle Blogs

The festive season, especially Christmas parties, can cause anxiety in some patients navigating food choices post-bariatric surgery. However, with the right advice, you can stay on track with your health goals and enjoy the celebrations.

The skiing season is here again and with it comes the danger of injury, when sliding down a mountain on flat objects strapped to your feet. Read on to find out the most common shoulder injuries for skiers.

As the festive season approaches, many people are drawn to quick-fix diets promising rapid weight loss. While it’s natural to want to look and feel your best, the reality is that fad diets and detoxes don’t offer sustainable solutions. Let’s explore why these methods often fall short and what alternatives can truly support long-term health and weight management.

A General Practitioner (GP) can be a key resource in helping manage anxiety. While they may not provide specialised mental health therapy (like a psychologist or psychiatrist), they can offer several forms of support and guidance, which we will delve into.

Bariatric surgery will have a great impact on your life and it is important that you are made aware of the significance of this surgery to ensure that it is the correct route of weight loss for you. We explore 10 questions that you should consider asking your healthcare provider before deciding if you would like to go ahead with the surgery.

If you're aiming to make the most of the outdoors before winter sets in, while sticking to your health and weight loss goals, here are some simple tips to keep your gatherings both delicious and nutritious.

Bariatric surgery is a major step towards better health for individuals battling obesity, especially when other weight loss methods have been unsuccessful. It's natural to have questions about the weight loss outcomes following surgery. This article is here to address those concerns and provide clarity on what to expect.

If you've been hearing more and more about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) yet are confused by what they are and what they mean to you and your family then read on to help sort the fact from fiction.

Bariatric surgery can be life-changing, and in this article we share the journeys and insights of two of the patients from our Oaklands hospital who have undergone sleeve gastrectomies within the last two years.