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Harmful Effects of Obesity
By Ojuor Chinedu Weight loss, from a simpler perspective, is the reduction of the total weight of the body, usually involving the decrease of fluid, body fats and other bone mineral deposits in the human body. Weight loss can occur accidentally or inadvertently mainly due to a disorder or an illness in the body. For example type 1 diabetes mellitus if not managed properly, in most cases can lead to activities in the body that lead to the loss of both fat and lean mass, consequently resulting to a significant reduction in total body weight. Other factors such as lack of fluid intake, HIV, use of certain medications and even fidgeting can trigger fluid loss resulting in the significant loss of body weight. Continue reading
Obesity Is More Dangerous Than Smoking
By Sharon Iremonger Obesity is more dangerous than smoking, and will dramatically shorten the lives of millions a Landmark study has found. While smoking reduces your life by an average of 10 years, the research says being seriously overweight can cut life expectancy by as much as up to 15 years!. 10 years ago I went to a diet specialist doctor Continue reading
The Risks Of Obesity On Your Life
By Amy Nutt Controversy continues to rage in the medical field. How life-threatening is obesity as a whole? An original CDC (Center for Disease Control) study shows that 300,000 Americans die each year as a result of obesity-caused or obesity-effected disease. Another study done in 2005 shows that number to be 112,000. Continue reading
Obesity Will Raise Your Cholesterol
By Michael Flowers Obesity is simply having too much fat for your body mass. It is reported that approximately 65 percent of adults are overweight or obese. Sixty-one million adult Americans are considered obese. What’s more, children are getting heavier as well. Continue reading
Obesity Leads To Diabetes
By Dr. Jeffry Weiss Insulin resistance, or syndrome X as it is now called, is the most under-diagnosed disease in the U.S. today. It is estimated that as much as 25% of the population either has, or has symptoms of diabetes. Six and one-half million Americans are being treated for diabetes. Continue reading
How Is Obesity Affecting The Youth?
By Charles Jones It is true that obesity affects people of all age groups, from a kid to an old person. However, it is the young people who suffer the most from obesity. Young people are more prone to obesity because of multiple reasons. In today’s era of globalization, young people are taking up more and more work in order to outsmart their peers. Continue reading
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