Even a Small Weight Loss Results in Big Benefits

Written By Dr. James A.M. Smith

Obese individuals who lose as little as 5 percent of their body weight can improve their metabolic function and reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study has found. Read more in this New York Times blog article. 

Standing on the scale, thinking about losing weight.

James A.M. Smith, DO, is board certified by the American Board of Vascular Medicine and the American College of Osteopathic Internists. He practices cardiovascular medicine and intervention at Kansas Vascular Medicine.

Dr. James A.M. Smith
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