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OBESITY IS A DISEASE Obesity is no longer considered a cosmetic issue caused by overeating and a lack of self-control. The World Health Organization now recognizes that obesity is a...


Why BMI is Used as a Starting Point in the Surgical Management of Obesity

Obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in Australia. It is therefore important to be able to easily identify people who are most...


Weight Loss Surgery… It’s not just about the Surgery

Obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness in Australia. Obesity has become the single biggest threat to public health in Australia. The obesity crisis...


Dr Jordaan Launches “Start the Conversation” Community Health Campaign

Gold Coast specialist surgeon Dr Jacobus Jordaan has launched a new community engagement campaign to educate the public on the dangers of obesity and help break down the barriers to...


When Diets Don’t Work

Anybody who has ever tried to lose weight, especially a significant amount of weight, knows that it is like trying to swim upstream against a strong current. Even with a...


Dr Jordaan appointed as the Gold Coast Private Hospital’s Lead Researcher for the Bariatric Surgery Registry

Gold Coast specialist surgeon of 20 years Dr Jacobus “Jorrie” Jordaan has been appointed as Gold Coast Private Hospital’s lead researcher for the independent Bariatric Surgery Registry of Australia. Bariatric surgery...


Study Links 13 Cancer Types to Obesity

This week the Australian Medical Association sent a notice to doctors stating eight further types of cancer have now been strongly linked to having excess weight or obesity, bringing the...


The Principles of Mindful Eating

Principles of Mindfulness: Mindfulness is deliberately paying attention, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness encompasses both internal processes and external environments. Mindfulness is being aware of what is present for you mentally, emotionally and...


The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery – Beyond Weight Loss

Obesity is no longer considered just a cosmetic issue, brought on by a lack of self-discipline. The World Health Organisation now recognises that obesity is a chronic progressive disease associated...


How Weight Loss Surgery can help Type 2 Diabetes

Weight loss surgery can make a big difference for people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Evidence shows that weight loss surgery can slow down or even stop the progression...