Talk to your doctor about weight loss, health

Q: I gained about 25 pounds during the pandemic and it’s affecting my health, but when I went to my doctor for an annual checkup (finally), she didn’t say a word about what to do to lose weight so I didn’t either. Should I make another appointment and insist we discuss it?

A: That’s a great and very complex question. Those who advocate for people with eating disorders believe most health conditions…