The Gravity of Weight

The daunting science of weight control.

String Theory: Attaching Incentives to Assist in Weight Control

Since weight loss and maintenance of that loss require constant surveillance, most people need all the help they can to stay on track. Not only must they have a sense of self-efficacy, i.e., that they can be successful in accomplishing their goals, but they must be motivated to initiate and follow through with healthy lifestyle changes that may need to be continued indefinitely. Read More

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Sylvia R. Karasu, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and senior author of The Gravity of Weight.

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