For decades, obesity has been framed as a simple issue of willpower — eat less, move more. But science tells a very different story.
In this educational webinar, Dr. Minnie Cruz-Tolentino, MD, board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explains why obesity is now recognized as a chronic, relapsing, and progressive disease, and why this understanding is critical for anyone struggling with weight loss.
This article summarizes the key insights from the webinar and explains how modern medical weight loss in Leesburg and Northern Virginia is evolving to reflect what the science actually shows.
For decades, obesity has been framed as a simple issue of willpower — eat less, move more. But science tells a very different story.
In this educational webinar, Dr. Minnie Cruz-Tolentino, MD, board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, explains why obesity is now recognized as a chronic, relapsing, and progressive disease, and why this understanding is critical for anyone struggling with weight loss.
This article summarizes the key insights from the webinar and explains how modern medical weight loss in Leesburg and Northern Virginia is evolving to reflect what the science actually shows.