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Maybe the family reunion buffet is too tempting for you to forgo. Or it could be a a five-course restaurant tasting meal that’s the most difficult to say no to. That’s OK. You can feast after weight-loss surgery, just not the way you did before.

Overhauling your diet sounds daunting, right? But small tweaks can make a lasting difference in your health and nutrition. These five changes — plus tips on how to achieve them — can help you score quick improvements in how you feel and give you the confidence to try for even bigger changes over time.

A “hard pill to swallow” isn’t just an old saying for people who have difficulty taking medication.

Gone are the days when diet soda was thought to contain cancer-causing agents (unless you are a lab rat with a serious soft drink problem). The artificial sweeteners and chemicals they contain have been found safe for most people in reasonable amounts, and some brands are even fortified with vitamins and minerals. But are they the best choice for your body?

Nerves are essentially an elaborate messenger system, triggering your muscles to move. First, your brain allocates a task, and the nerves communicate with every muscle needed to complete it. Each movement is complicated, requiring dozens if not hundreds of messages sent throughout the body.

Taking care of a newborn can feel overwhelming, and if you had your baby via C-section, it can be even harder as you try to heal. Knowing what to expect can help in your first days and weeks of being a mother.

Vasectomies are a highly effective form of birth control, but what happens if you change your mind and decide you want to become a father? 

It might be embarrassing to talk about, but if you have a curved penis and painful erections, you might be suffering from Peyronie’s disease. 

If you’re having hot flashes, trouble sleeping or mood swings, you might think you’re starting menopause. But it’s probably the precursor – perimenopause -- which can last a few months or a few years.

You might hear the term “occupational therapy” and assume it has something to do with helping people with physical issues that affect their ability to work.