How Is Obesity Caused
Obesity and Acid Reflux
As a nutritionist I am required to tell you that obesity is putting millions at risk for debilitating disease and even early death. In 2005 a review of previous research on GERD showed a very strong correlation between the severity of GERD and a person’s Body Mass Index (BMI). As the person’s BMI rose so did their rate of complications from GERD. (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/28487.php).
There are many theories as to why this may be the case. One is that the excess weigh...
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Expert & Community Posts
Fat Kids Can Have The Arteries of A 45 Year Old - 5 Ways To Solve It
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert...this study go here Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States it's said... Read more »
Too Much Sitting Linked to Sleep Apnea
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...common knowledge that obesity is one of the main causes of sleep apnea. How, the, do we account... Read more »
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...children usually grow into overweight adults. Causes of childhood obesity What has caused... Read more »
Mom, Dad, and Spinach
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...obesity. For example, there are genetic mutations that cause a deficiency for a hormone called... Read more »
Sleep More, Lose More Weight
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...sleep apnea, and is often listed as one of the main causes. But that appears to be a two-way... Read more »
Health Guide
The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...that were college educated, were under 30 and were non-Hispanic white. This is possibly explained because of the social stigma placed on being overweight in some cultures, or subgroups, and more... Read more »How to Use This Site
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...parents are 10 times more likely to be obese than children with parents of normal weight. Common Causes Consumption of more food than the body can use Excess alcohol intake ... Read more »Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
...insulin to meet the body's needs. The beta cell defects in gestational diabetes result from the same causes as hyperglycemia in general, and includes autoimmune disease, genetic, and insulin... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
...already overweight.Finally, many women gain weight after menopause.These findings are significant because they may allow women to target high-risk times, and consequently prevent unnecessary... Read more »Images
Medications
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September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »
Big Belly Ups Chances for RLS
April 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Packing on the pounds ? especially around the waistline ? could be putting you at increased risk for restless legs syndrome... Read summary »
Treating Obesity as an Addiction?
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential... Read summary »
Another Link to Metabolic Syndrome
May 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The small portion of LDL (bad cholesterol) that undergoes oxidation may be one of the causes of metabolic syndrome, a cluster... Read summary »
Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome
May 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and... Read summary »
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