Fear, depression and other psychological dilemmas can all affect a patient's ability to stop overeating and start a healthier lifestyle. With overeating contributing to more than 10% of the world's population suffering from obesity, doctors and healthcare providers are looking for new ways to help their patients defeat overeating.
Coming up, we're talking about overeating, how yoga can help back pain, and more fitness tips.
Guests:
Anthony Delitto, dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and physical therapy professor, University of Pittsburgh
Jennifer Baryluk, teacher and director, beYoga and Wellness
Dr. Paige O'Mahoney, co-author,"Helping Patients Outsmart Overeating: Psychological Strategies for Doctors and Health Care Providers"
Gretchen Reynolds, columnist, New York Times Well Blog