A report from the Centers for Disease Control indicates that weight loss aspiration is trending with the young. “More U.S. Teenagers Are Trying to Lose Weight Than in Years Past”…
Category: Physical Effects
How Do We Fight Childhood Obesity?
By Dr. Adrienne Hicks | Submitted On July 27, 2015 Obesity is one of the fastest growing diseases to affect children today. Being an overweight child can contribute to many other health issues.…
Medical Issues Related to Obesity: Heart and Joint Health
If you are overweight or obese, losing weight is a good idea. Not so much because obesity itself is dangerous, but because losing as little as ten percent of body…
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome is not a disease per se, but a cluster of symptoms that correlates closely with obesity and an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.…
Extreme Obesity, And What You Can Do
Too much weight can take a toll on your body, especially your heart. The good news is that there are steps you can take to get healthier — and even…
BMI in Children
BMI is an important tool to identify childhood obesity. Are you worried that you child could be overweight? Nearly 1 in 3 kids or teens in the U.S. are overweight…