Category Archives: In the News

Exercise helps people feel less stressed, good about themselves and confident in their abilities. A new study found that this had a positive effect on both their work and personal lives. The associations between exercise and work-life balance were very … Continue reading →

Barix Clinics’ patient Ken Bruck was featured on MyFoxPhilly.com. His story is inspirational. At 400# and on disability, he made the decision to take control of his health and his future. The story walks you through the pre-approval process, Ken’s … Continue reading →

In 2010, freelance writer Gary Weiss had gastric bypass surgery and lost 100#. He took a look at the financial costs and savings of weight loss surgery—a topic not often discussed. Expenses include the initial co-pays and follow-up fees, vitamin/mineral … Continue reading →

A diet high in added sugar has been suspected of contributing to tooth decay, obesity and diabetes, but a new study found that the added sugar in an average American’s diet can increase the risk of death from heart disease … Continue reading →

The World Health Organization is cutting its sugar intake recommendations in half from 10 percent of your daily calorie intake to 5 percent. That’s about 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of sugar a day of added or naturally occurring sugars. The … Continue reading →