Gaining Good Health through Weight Loss

January 23, 2014

It’s no secret that being overweight is bad for your health, but did you know that losing even a small amount of weight can help your overall health bounce back in a major way? Losing weight is a wonder drug for your body. In fact, it is more effective at controlling some conditions, like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, than many medications. Nearly every aspect of your physical and emotional wellbeing will improve with healthy weight loss, from heart disease to low self-esteem. Find out more about the ways that weight loss can bolster your health in this infographic from the JFK Bariatric Institute.

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently ranked as one of the nation's leading hospitals by U.S. News and World Report and for 22 consecutive years has been named to the magazine's Honor Roll of "America's Best Hospitals." Barnes-Jewish is home to 13 specialties ranked among the best nationally including cancer; digestives disorders; ear, nose, and throat; eyes; geriatrics; gynecology; heart and heart surgery; hormonal disorders; kidney disease; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; respiratory disorders; and urology.

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During the covid-19 crisis, any healthcare provision not directly related to the pandemic moved online. This has set off an unprecedented wave of digital transformation. Metrics tell an impressive story of innovation, where the prevalence of remote care ballooned. The plugged-in society of 2021 is more primed than ever for a paradigm shift that will see the home overtake the hospital as a venue for healthcare delivery.

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Infographic | February 5, 2020

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Infographic | May 23, 2023

Electronic medical record systems have transformed healthcare from paper-based to digital recording, improving efficiency, accessibility, and patient care.

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Infographic | January 21, 2022

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Infographic | May 26, 2021

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Infographic | August 29, 2022

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently ranked as one of the nation's leading hospitals by U.S. News and World Report and for 22 consecutive years has been named to the magazine's Honor Roll of "America's Best Hospitals." Barnes-Jewish is home to 13 specialties ranked among the best nationally including cancer; digestives disorders; ear, nose, and throat; eyes; geriatrics; gynecology; heart and heart surgery; hormonal disorders; kidney disease; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; respiratory disorders; and urology.

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