by Medwatch 7 | Feb 17, 2022 | Heart & Vascular, Weight loss
During heart month, we’ve heard local cardiologists tell us eating healthy and exercising is important, but one said people need to be careful when choosing a diet because it may have long-term effects. Doctor Bassam Saliba, a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular...
by Medwatch 7 | Jan 5, 2020 | Medwatch 7, exercise, Weight loss
People across the country have made goals for this new year, but sticking to them, especially when you have big aspirations, is hard. There are things you can do that will help you achieve them this year. Jennifer Cargill, a local nurse practitioner at Lawton...
by Medwatch 7 | Feb 6, 2017 | Weight loss, Medwatch 7
MedWatch 7- Weight Loss Surgery from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Weight loss surgery can be life changing for some people. It’s a big decision that should come with a lot of thought and preparation. For one woman, she knew it was a decision she...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 4, 2016 | Heart & Vascular, Diabetes, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Risk Factors, Weight loss
Metabolic syndrome from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. The possible complications from diabetes are many and severe: blindness, amputations, kidney damage and more. Diabetes is also implicated in a set of factors which can damage the heart. It’s called metabolic...
by Medwatch 7 | Apr 1, 2016 | Brain, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Weight loss
Smart foods from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. The bad news; as we age our brains can become less sharp. The good news; we can improve our chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding...
by Medwatch 7 | Mar 21, 2016 | Heart & Vascular, Low-fat, Medwatch 7, Nutrition, Weight loss
Fatty foods from Medwatch 7 KSWO on Vimeo. For decades we’ve been told to avoid fat or use low-fat products instead, but that mindset has changed.
