Knowing the truth about losing weight can help you separate what works from what doesn’t. Don’t be taken in by expensive weight-loss fads like pills, herbs, and special foods. There’s no magical way to lose weight.

When you make a plan to lose some weight, it’s easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay motivated all along the way. Here are things you can do to keep yourself on the path to success.

Know what to expect if you are doing a sleep study at a sleep clinic.

Learn what to expect during a sleep study.

Body mass index (BMI) is a way of telling if you are at a healthy weight. Use the chart to figure out your BMI.

You can keep the weight off if you make changes slowly and stick with them. Consider that you may never find the perfect time to lose weight. Decide that the right time to be healthier is now.

For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than average. Your doctor can help you decide on a weight that is healthy for you.

This surgery is done by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor or otolaryngologist. During surgery, the doctor removes the fluid from your child's middle ear and places a tiny tube in the eardrum. In most cases, surgery can be done on both ears in less than 30 minutes. In some children, the adenoids are also removed.

Diagnosing a middle ear problem takes several steps. You may be asked questions about your child's health history. Your child's eardrums will be examined. Tests may also be done. Read on to learn what you can expect.

The middle ear is an air-filled chamber that lies behind the eardrum. Pressure in the middle ear changes to match air pressure outside of the eardrum. When inside and outside pressures are balanced, the eardrum is flexible and normal hearing is more likely. Problems happen when air pressure in the middle ear drops. This is often due to a block in the eustachian (u-STA-shun) tube, the narrow channel connecting the ear with the back of the throat.