If you are reading this blog post, you likely know how hard it can be to manage weight and health. Perhaps the only thing more difficult is talking to our kids about weight. A recent survey found that parents of teens find it more difficult to talk about weight with their child than talking about sex, drugs, alcohol, or smoking!

Weight and sleep are bidirectionally related —that is, people who weigh more tend to sleep less and people who sleep less tend to weigh more. Did you happen to catch last month’s New York Times article “Harming Our Health with Eyes Wide Open” by Jane E. Brody? 

Anxiety is one of the most important contributors to the difficulty in managing weight. Anxiety can be paralyzing and is one of the most common causes of emotional eating. Next month, Dr. Bill Picon will hold a new workshop specifically aimed at understanding and addressing anxiety in the context of eating and weight management.

Led by Dr. Robyn Osborn, “From Counting Sheep to Healthy Sleep,” will explore the science of sleep, sleep patterns, and common sleep problems. You will learn numerous strategies for managing and improving sleep.

Anxiety is one of the most important contributors to the difficulty in managing weight. Anxiety can be paralyzing and is one of the most common causes of emotional eating. Next month, Dr. Bill Picon will hold a new workshop specifically aimed at understanding and addressing anxiety in the context of eating and weight management.