It's a shocking title to a blog. Unfortunately it's also true. When you carry significant amounts of extra weight, you are basically setting yourself of for a cascade of internal chemical changes in your body that will more than likely result in acute disease, chronic disease and ultimately an earlier death.
Current US statistics suggest that one-third of American adults are obese, while over two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. These statistics cross gender and...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of... Read more »
In the more recent years since I had my obesity surgery, I have become educated on healthy eating. It was extremely eye-opening, even... Read more »
In the political war on obesity which side wins? A Chicago Tribune special report offered the following answer, "the side with the biggest... Read more »
Memories of a Severly Obese Kid My brother and I are waiting our turn in line at Great Adventure. It is a hot afternoon, and the... Read more »
The relationship between obesity and depression has always been a contentious issue. Mood states like depression are known to be associated... Read more »
Being obese can trim as much as a decade off your life--a consequence similar to lifelong smoking--a new study has found. The analysis of 57 studies... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The current epidemic of childhood obesity could start when some babies are just six months old. Boston investigators analyzed... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a BMI of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Where you live plays a role in your risk for obesity. Simply living in the United States makes a person more susceptible to obesity. The prevalence... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dietary ManagementThere are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. To date, although many diets achieve... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
