Rick Tague, MD, MPH

MD, Board Certified Obesity Medicine & Family Medicine, MPH - Tulane Medical School, Founder & Medical Director - Center for Nutrition

[Rick Tague, MD, MPH @drtague]

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Suzetta lost 45 lb in 6 months!! Her confidence, energy and focus have all improved! We're so proud of you Suzetta! 🎉 Read her success story ---> https://t.co/CWRD9kCQUo #yourhealthisessential #opitmumhealth #healthgoals #health #weightloss

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Sugar, morphine, and cocaine stimulate the same dopamine "pleasure" receptors in the brain. Sugar kills, be very afraid!

[Rick Tague, MD, MPH @drtague]

If overweight, cancer risks of colon, breast, prostate, and ovary are all increased. Control weight to lower cancer risks!

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Common "reasons" for low activity include fatigue, being paid to sit, and getting older. Take charge and go for a walk anyway!

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Sitting > 10 hours per day increases the risk of diabetes by 280%! Let's get up and move!!!

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Comfort foods (sweets and snacks) are a way to self-medicate depression symptoms. The side effects are weight gain and disease. Manage mood properly! https://t.co/INyW7aLhy5

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Stress is a common reason for people to overeat on high calorie comfort foods. Grab a healthy meal replacement first! https://t.co/ajO20HDiGV

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Aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn can cause stomach distress, fatigue, and E.D. in men. Be aware of med side effects!

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Typical American adults gain 30+ lbs by age 50. DON'T BE TYPICAL!

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Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased cancer risks. 2 caps per day of Vitamin D-3 works for most people. https://t.co/tv5RIW9TSd

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To increase your risk of death by 700%, simply sit and do nothing. Walking and fitness time are powerful!!!

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Treating yourself to a Valentine's dinner? Take care of your heart! Order non-fried ocean fish (salmon, sardines, halibut, etc). Eating non-fried ocean fish 2-3x a week lowers heart disease risk. Enjoy!

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Without excellent nutrition, excellent health is not possible. Let nutrition be a life-long priority! It's worth it!

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Carbohydrates are tasty treats, but the calories are hard to burn. To gain weight, go for the carbs!

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18% of protein calories are burned during digestion, reducing weight gain. Protein is the dieter's friend!

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Increased walking is a proven strategy for increasing weight loss on any diet. Activity matters and it's powerful!