Obesity

November 8, 2023

Colorado Springs area folks are invited to my Veterans Day book signing this Saturday

I’ll be signing my WW II book, At First Light: A True World War II Story of a Hero, His Bravery, and an Amazing Horse, on […]
November 6, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 26 – The Best Gift: Tales of a Small-Town Doctor Learning Life’s Greatest Lessons

Besides seeing patients in the office, and seeing you here each week, I am blessed to be able to write books. I not only want to […]
November 3, 2023

Question: Which heart disease patients have a lower risk, teetotalers or light drinkers?

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. Light alcohol consumption has been reported to be cardio-protective among apparently healthy individuals; […]
November 1, 2023

Monthly Family Update – November 2023

Here are the contents of this month’s newsletter: 50th Wedding Anniversary Events More honors for my father and At First Light Last Month’s Blogs at DrWalt.com
October 30, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 25 – The Impact of Spiritual Health on Mental Health

More and more studies are revealing a remarkable connection between a person’s spiritual health and their mental or emotional health. Today we’ll be talking to a […]
October 27, 2023

Apple a Day 009 – You are what you eat—sugar can increase dementia and Alzheimer’s risk

Hi, everyone. I’m family physician, Dr. Walt Larimore, with an Apple a Day. A study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference reported that, “Total sugar intake may […]
October 25, 2023

Two Events in Baton Rouge this week honoring my Dad and the book about him

Barb and I are flying to our hometown of Baton Rouge today for two events that will honor my father and his WWII heroics
October 23, 2023

Ask Dr. Walt 24 – Talking to Your Kids at Home about Sex

Researchers tell us that our children are being exposed to sexual content at younger ages that ever before. In fact, it’s almost impossible to protect them. […]
March 25, 2011

Obesity has cut three to four years from US life expectancy

In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I predicted that if the current obesity epidemic was not dealt with, that […]
April 8, 2011

Sugary drinks linked to hypertension and obesity

Last week my blog, Diet soda consumption may be linked to increased heart attacks and strokes, was one of my most read postings in some time. […]
April 19, 2011

Mediterranean diet reduces risk of metabolic syndrome and prediabetes

Researchers have found more proof that the Mediterranean diet is associated with improved blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. In short, it’s one highly healthy choice […]
April 20, 2011

Many overweight mothers, children underestimate their actual weight

If parents falsely think that their children are normal weight, when in fact they are overweight or obese, then they are unlikely to do anything to […]
April 29, 2011

Less stress and more sleep may help you lose weight

If you or someone you love is overweight or obese, here’s some good news on a couple of other ways (other than better nutrition and exercise) […]
May 2, 2011

Bariatric surgery should be considered as treatment for diabetics with severe obesity

Recently a friend at church, who is obese and has type 2 diabetes, asked if she should consider bariatric surgery. For my friend and the millions […]