Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD

Obesity: Don’t separate mental health from physical health

Publish date: August 3, 2023

It’s time to stop disconnecting mental health from physical health. Each clinician plays a vital role in treating the whole person.

Publish date: May 17, 2023

Hedonic eating is pleasure-driven and uses emotional stimuli to “bypass” the physical hunger/satisfaction signals.

Publish date: March 21, 2023

When surveyed about aerobic exercise and strength training, only 24.6% meet weekly recommendations.

Publish date: February 6, 2023

My awkward statement had been the first time anyone on campus had directly mentioned her weight, though she suspected that people were talking...

Publish date: November 18, 2022

Is the 5-pound weight gain inevitable around the holidays? An obesity specialist gives some helpful tips on navigating the holidays to avoid...

Publish date: September 13, 2022

Before emotions hijack the conversation, let’s discuss BMI’s past, present, and future.