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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Interesting Facts On Obesity

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Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Mark Borigini, M.D. Health Expert

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

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ADHD and Obesity: Is There a Link?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...of current ADHD symptoms.   Their findings were interesting. Compared to the general... Read more »

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Contagious Weight Gain
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...of everyone around you. There is no denying that obesity is a growing problem in the United... Read more »

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Challenging the Dogma
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...the long run. But in the meantime, I think they're interesting and provocative, and people... Read more »

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Inflammation – Not Obesity – Leads to Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...Prevention (CDC) buys into this argument. “We know obesity causes about two-thirds of... Read more »

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Live from the GI Conference: Obese or Average?
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...considered to be in the worrisome range or "obese"? Two interesting studies presented at the... Read more »

Health Guide

The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} A number of different studies have shown a link between anxiety and obesity, however, it is not known whether the obesity can contribute to feelings of... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to MyObesityConnection.com. Deciding to take charge of your life and get fit can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. That’s normal. And that’s why we have compiled... Read more »
Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes
Biologic and Medical CausesObesity results when a person consumes more calories than energy. Several different factors may influence weight gain.About 90% of people who lose weight through dieting... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Risk Factors
...adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for high blood pressure when they reach adulthood.Thinness. Interestingly, thin people with hypertension are at higher risk for heart attacks and... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Complications
...and possibly to nerve protection. Smoking for schizophrenics, then, may be a form of self-medication.Obesity and Diabetes. Obesity is very common in patients with schizophrenia. Factors that... Read more »

Medications

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...tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity (sibutramine). See also Drug... Read more »

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...tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity (sibutramine). See also Drug... Read more »

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...tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity (sibutramine). Before taking this drug,... Read more »

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...tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity (sibutramine). See also Drug... Read more »

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...tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity (sibutramine). See also Drug... Read more »

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