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If you have high blood pressure, it may be due to what you are — or aren’t — eating. Salt, added sugars, full-fat dairy products and processed foods are among some of the top culprits leading to high blood pressure. But what

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At McCarty Weight Loss Center, our No. 1 goal is helping patients reclaim their lives. We're dedicated and compassionate, and we place patient care at the top of our priority list. We strive to empower our patients and give them the

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For decades, the medical world has recommended a low-fat diet for losing weight, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that simply reducing fat/calorie intake doesn’t lead to long-term weight loss. A low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet, on the other hand, has proven to

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Since 1998, Dr. Todd McCarty has provided surgical and non-surgical weight loss options to patients in Dallas and nationwide. Dr. McCarty has been on the forefront of innovation in bariatric procedures. His extensive experience and knowledge allow him to help

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Weight loss is a journey, and while many bariatric patients will experience rapid weight loss in the days and weeks immediately following surgery, weight loss tends to slow with time, which can be discouraging and even frustrating. Hitting a plateau

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Are you thinking of going green with your diet? Like, really green? A vegetarian diet is better for the environment but is also beneficial to your health. Cutting back on meat and animal products offers numerous advantages. Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet

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Physical activity is key to any weight loss program. When combined with a healthy diet, exercise helps burn calories, resulting in weight loss and a reduction in risk for serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some types

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Almost one in three Americans is obese, and this rate keeps rising. If the trend continues, by 2018, nearly 43 percent of Americans will be obese — almost half the population. Obesity has been linked to a number of health

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Getting in a good workout doesn’t require a gym membership. In fact, there are countless ways you can burn calories and build muscle without logging time on the treadmill or lifting weights. Although routine workouts will help you stay on top

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