Negative Cognitive Effects Of Obesity
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Weight Management
There are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. To date, although many diets achieve effective immediate weight loss, none has emerged as an effective tool for maintaining healthy weight. The only definite recommendation that can be made about any diet plan is to be sure to include an exercise program, assuming there are no health problems to preclude it.
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Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...compared to those at normal weight. Furthermore, the effects of obesity may have a negative... Read more »
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...of an inactive and overeating society are having a negative impact on those who suffer from... Read more »
Obesity may protect joints in rheumatoid arthritis, but at what cost?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...rheumatoid factor and 4.6 among those who tested negative. There was no statistical difference... Read more »
Obesity and Asthma Are Not a Great Mix
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...shareposts from our various experts (including me) on the negative link between asthma and... Read more »
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertChildhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart... Read more »
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Schizophrenia: Treatment
...Estrogen may be nerve-protective. Some investigators have proposed using estrogen therapy to help with cognitive impairment. However, evidence is weak, and cancer and cardiovascular risks of... Read more »Stress: Complications
...study, for example, older adults with low stress hormone levels tested as well as younger adults in cognitive tests: those with higher stress levels tested 20 - 50% lower.Studies have connected... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
...lower risk for obesity, but prolonged breastfeeding had no effect. Nevertheless, given the healthful effects of breast feeding and the possibility that it may have even a slight impact on... Read more »Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes
...ovarian syndrome, a hormonal disorder in women. Click the icon to see an image of polycystic ovaries.Effects of Certain MedicationsSome prescription medications contribute to weight gain, usually... Read more »Obesity Related Complications
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more... Read more »Images
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Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy
October 31, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows obese pregnant women need to stop eating for two. Researchers highlight the need for new guidelines and... Read summary »
Can Women be fat and fit?
May 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more... Read summary »
Dads' Parenting Styles Linked to Childhood Obesity
May 14, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The way fathers parent may determine whether their child becomes overweight or obese. A new Australian study looked at about... Read summary »
Less Activity = Fatter Kids
March 26, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It stands to reason kids who get less exercise are at risk for obesity. But because many of these kids also tank up on junk... 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 »
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