You probably think heart disease is only a problem for "older" individuals. Unfortunately rates of children being diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol are on the rise. This is largely linked to rising rates of childhood obesity.
Childhood Obesity
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has more than tripled since 1980. Obesity in children between the ages of 6 to 11 years has increased from 6.5% to 19.6% and for adolescents between...
There’s been a lot of talk during the past few years about the number of Americans who are overweight or obese. Now two new reports have... Read more »
Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood... Read more »
Sleep apnea is a dangerous and growing problem in the U.S. It is also inextricably related to the epidemic of obesity. Simply put, sleep... Read more »
What if we prevented obesity? Would the occurrence of joint osteoarthritis be eliminated? Probably not; other factors like joint injury... Read more »
It used to be common (and in some circles it still is) to adoringly comment on a "juicy baby," as if it was a positive attribute. These... Read more »
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and Psychosocial TreatmentsEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult)... Read more »
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Morbid obesity; Fat - obese Treatment Regular exercise and a healthy diet are crucial when it comes to controlling your weight. Although... Read more »
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