What Really Matters for Weight Loss Americans continue to gain weight. When it comes time to lose the extra pounds, what factors truly matter? Cooper Clinic's Camron Nelson, MD, explains the weight loss process with regard to nutrition, exercise and behavior change.   How to Get Started with a Weight Loss Exercise Program When paired with a healthy diet and positive lifestyle choices, exercise can be a major factor in losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. Learn how to get started on an exercise plan—including cardio and strength training—suited for weight loss.     Living a Healthy Lifestyle with PCOS Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that affects nearly one in 10 women worldwide. While there’s no cure for PCOS, it can be treated with healthy lifestyle habits.   Sleep Well to Lose Weight with the Help of Melatonin On average, the less people sleep, the more they weigh and the more likely they are to put on extra pounds. Melatonin may support lifestyle changes by promoting more consistent sleep throughout the night.

NEW Cooper Clinic Patient Portal Cooper Clinic introduces its new secure patient portal. Patients can now access their medical records, email their physician using secure messaging or request a prescription refill through the portal at any time and on any device. Make sure to ask about the portal during your next Clinic visit.           10 Reasons Why Female Focus Benefits Women’s Health Cooper Fitness Center's Female Focus program is celebrating 10 years of helping women gain health and improve fitness. The women who have participated in Female Focus throughout the past 10 years listed the top 10 reasons why the program has benefitted both their physical and mental health. Learn more about Female Focus. Greek Yogurt Frozen Fruit Pops This recipe provides a sweet treat without added calories, and can help you cool off from the summer sun. Four Full-Body Exercise Moves for Weight Loss Cooper Fitness Center Professional Fitness Trainer Angela Horner demonstrates four full-body exercises to increase your workout's intensity and fuel weight loss. Watch the video.                12200 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75230 The Cooperized e-newsletter is published by Cooper Aerobics. All rights reserved. The Cooperized phrase and logo are trademarks of Cooper Aerobics. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. No material in The Cooperized may be reproduced without written permission. The publishers do not assume responsibility for unsolicited editorial material. The Cooperized does not promote any form of medical treatment, nor does it encourage the self-management of medical problems. It is meant to supplement, not replace, the advice and care of health care professionals. Contact  |  Manage Subscription  |  To opt out of all Cooper Aerobics email communications, click here. Copyright © 2016 Cooper Aerobics.