Weight Loss

Clinical-based research, analysis, and articles focused on helping you find your healthiest weight

  • Weight loss surgery helped this young tech professional live more authentically

    Weight loss surgery helped this young tech professional live more authentically

    Lauren Gassman’s weight loss journey has helped her live the active and happy life that reflects who she really is. Learn more surgical weight loss at Swedish.

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  • Ultraprocessed foods and your health

    Ultraprocessed foods and your health

    Ultraprocessed food can put your health at risk. An obesity expert at Swedish shares tips to help you reduce how much processed food and drink you consume.

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  • Weight loss surgery helped this patient move beyond her lifelong struggle

    Weight loss surgery helped this patient move beyond her lifelong struggle

    Jennifer Tukey tried everything to lose weight. Surgery at Providence Swedish was the thing that worked.

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  • Couple commits to better health with gastric bypass

    Couple commits to better health with gastric bypass

    The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure is recommended for people with severe obesity. Read how one man decided it was the right weight loss option for him.

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  • Swedish Weight Loss Services helps a patient lose over 80 pounds and regain her joy

    Swedish Weight Loss Services helps a patient lose over 80 pounds and regain her joy

    Swedish Health patient Annie Smith lost more than 80 pounds thanks to sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Her only regret is not having the procedure sooner.

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  • “I feel like I can enjoy my life again.”

    “I feel like I can enjoy my life again.”

    At 285 pounds, Lindsey Washington had poor health and low self-esteem. Bariatric surgery at Swedish Health helped her take control and lose weight.

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  • Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Online influencers say the mineral cures everything from gut issues to ADHD. A Swedish expert weighs in on the claims from Tik Tok docs.

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  • Swedish’s medical weight loss program offers more options for a healthier future

    Swedish’s medical weight loss program offers more options for a healthier future

    A multidisciplinary team helps patients decide which approach is right for them.

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  • The connection between food and diabetes

    The connection between food and diabetes

    Your food choices over time can impact your risk for Type 2 diabetes. A Swedish expert explains the connection between food and diabetes.

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  • For more healthful holiday eating, awareness is key

    For more healthful holiday eating, awareness is key

    We know making good food and drink choices at holiday meals and events takes work. But you can still enjoy the season without totally blowing your diet.

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  • This summer, reduce your sodium intake with small changes

    This summer, reduce your sodium intake with small changes

    Making small changes to your food choices and cooking habits can make a big difference in your health.

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  • Keep your colon healthy to help prevent disease

    Keep your colon healthy to help prevent disease

    Increased dietary fiber and limited sugar and red meat can significantly support good gut health.

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  • Eight essentials for heart health

    Eight essentials for heart health

    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Here are some healthy habits you can build to support your family's heart health.

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  • Five things you should know about the baby formula shortage

    Five things you should know about the baby formula shortage

    A Swedish expert offers advice for anxious parents.

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  • Reduce your weight to increase your health

    Reduce your weight to increase your health

    A weight-loss expert from Swedish answers common questions about surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs and the health benefits of losing weight.

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  • National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors

    National Nutrition Month: Celebrate a world of flavors

    A Swedish dietitian breaks down this year’s National Nutrition Month theme and shares ways to add new foods and flavors to our plates. Learn more.

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  • Recipe: Fall Harvest Salad

    Recipe: Fall Harvest Salad

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  • Swedish and YMCA partner for patients

    Swedish and YMCA partner for patients

    Learn about programs the YMCA offers Swedish patients

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  • Mango Almond Smoothie

    Mango Almond Smoothie

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  • Nutrition is your secret weapon for good gut health

    Nutrition is your secret weapon for good gut health

    Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, some of which help improve your physical and mental health. Learn more about how to keep your gut health in balance.

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