What Problems Does Obesity Cause For Society
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The United States is becoming unhealthier: The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are on a continued upward trendl. Unfortunately, these illnesses of an inactive and overeating society are having a negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of conditions that can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, among other problems. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by excessive fat around the abdomen (or abdominal o...
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Expert & Community Posts
Live from the GI Conference: Obese or Average?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert...my attention since there is a relationship between obesity and the severity of Gastroesophageal... Read more »
Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health ExpertYou may have heard about the "obesity epidemic" in the media. The risks appear to be even greater... Read more »
Why You Should Care About Obesity - The Metabolic Syndrome
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...over the past few years regarding the so called "obesity epidemic" in the United States. Over... Read more »
Obesity and Asthma
By Nancy Sanker , Health Expert...draw a logical line between asthma incidence and obesity. Decrease the numbers of individuals... Read more »
Diabetes Guilt
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...and Prevention buys into this argument. “We know obesity causes about two-thirds of... Read more »
Health Guide
Heart Health and the Environment
The obesity epidemic is ruining the environment. We all know that excess weight is bad for health, but the environment, too? Sure, you can replace incandescent light bulbs with compact... Read more »Infertility in Men: Highlights
...that the rare genetic mutations associated with dwarfism increased by 2% with every year of a mans age.Obesity and Male InfertilityA 20-pound increase in a mans weight raises his chance for... Read more »Infertility in Men: References
...20;24(18):2917-31.Sallmen M, Sandler DP, Hoppin JA, Blair A, Baird DD. Reduced fertility among overweight and obese men. Epidemiology. 2006 Sep;17(5):520-3.Wyrobek AJ, Eskenazi B, Young S, Arnheim... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease
...pressure)· Have diabetes· Smoke · Have high cholesterol· Are obese· Do not exercise· Have a family history... Read more »Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Patient Guide
...cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. They are age, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, and family history. Of these, by far the most important is... Read more »Images
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Mom?s Obesity Linked to Asthma in Kids
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