Food insecurity, weight-based discrimination, weight self-stigma, and mental health in post-bariatric surgery patients.

The United States Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity (FI) as reduced quality and variety of diet or overall reduced food intake. To date, limited research has investigated the relationship between FI, weight stigma, and bariatric surgery. The existing literature suggests that FI in bariatric surgery patients is significantly associated with being a person of color, depression, receiving Medicare or Medicaid, and higher eating disorder (ED) pathology.

A model for integrating a mind/body approach to cardiac rehabilitation: outcomes and correlators.

Purpose: Although cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to decrease cardiovascular risk, morbidity, and mortality, few programs have integrated a balanced mind/body approach in which patients are taught the relaxation response and utilize cognitive behavior skills for stress management, along with diet and exercise. We examined the medical and psychological outcomes of patients treated in such a cardiac rehabilitation program in a general hospital setting.

Methods: From 1997 to 2005, outcomes were measured in 637 patients with coronary artery disease at baseline and after a 3-month program.