#441 - Dr. Linda Anegawa, Chief Medical Officer At Noom Slice Of Healthcare podcast

#441 - Dr. Linda Anegawa, Chief Medical Officer at Noom

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Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Dr. Linda Anegawa, Chief Medical Officer at Noom.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

Dr. Anegawa's Journey to Obesity Medicine: Dr. Linda Anegawa, with her expertise in obesity medicine, joined the "Slice of Healthcare" podcast to discuss her journey from traditional internal medicine to specializing in obesity treatment.
Obesity Medicine's Challenges and Shifts: Dr. Anegawa highlighted the challenges and limitations of traditional healthcare systems in managing obesity, prompting her shift towards obesity medicine and non-surgical treatments.
Statistics on the U.S. Obesity Epidemic: The podcast explored the rising obesity epidemic in the U.S., with Dr. Anagawa noting that over 40% of Americans suffer from obesity. She emphasized the importance of addressing this issue through personalized and comprehensive treatment plans.
GLP-1 Medications in Obesity Treatment: Dr. Anagawa discussed the role and impact of GLP-1 medications in obesity treatment, considering them a significant advancement but underscoring the necessity of behavioral changes alongside medication.
Mental Health and Holistic Treatment Approaches: The conversation also touched upon the importance of mental health in weight management and the potential of intuitive eating as a part of holistic obesity treatment.

To learn more about Noom:
Website: https://www.noom.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/noom/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-anegawa-md/

Our sponsors for this episode are:
Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/
Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Healthcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

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