Obesity Risk

Exercise can Help Chronic Health Conditions

Posted: Jan 11 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you are trying to lose weight and become healthier, then aim to incorporate two-and-a-half hours of physical fitness into your schedule every week. Those 21 minutes a day of moderate exercise can lower your risk of cancer, diabetes, depression, weight gain and even lower your health care costs. By concentrating on your fitness every [...]

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Obesity in the Workplace

Posted: Dec 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

The rising prevalence of obesity is a concern to many employers. Losing weight could help you in your career as well as your emotional and physical health.

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Flu Shot Not as Effective for Obese

Posted: Dec 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

Nobody wants to deal with a bad case of the flu, but people who are obese are more likely to get the flu than people who are of normal weight. Getting a flu shot will not solve this problem, as the flu shot is also not as effective in obese people, but it does help limit your risk for the flu to some extent.

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Obesity and Alzheimer’s

Posted: Sep 21 in Weight Loss Tips by

Many studies have shown that weight loss can improve your health by helping reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Recent research on Alzheimer’s disease has identified yet another reason to stay slim. According to this study, an elevated body mass index (BMI) in middle age can heighten your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

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Obesity and Your Mental Health

Posted: Jul 28 in Weight Loss Tips by

New research is showing that obesity takes as much of a toll on your mental and emotional health as it does on your physical well-being. Some of this comes from self-esteem issues, but social factors have an effect, as well. The effect is profound enough that many people cite mental and emotional factors as reasons for wanting weight loss surgery. Here are a few of the ways that obesity can affect your mental health:

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3 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Obesity

Posted: Jul 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

People who are obese are more likely to develop complications and potentially serious health illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Other obesity-related issues include physical discomfort and depression, both of which can affect your quality of life.

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Obesity and Stroke Risk

Posted: Mar 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

Regardless of your race or gender, your risk of stroke increases the more overweight you are, according to a new study. However, the degree of risk may vary by sex and ethnicity.

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Obesity May Affect Fertility In Young Women

Posted: Nov 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

Obesity carries with it many increased health risks including premature death, heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. In addition to these risks, research now indicates that young women who struggle with obesity, a classification just above overweight, may also have less of a chance of getting pregnant.

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Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: Jul 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

Metabolic syndrome is a group of precursors that indicate someone’s predisposition toward obesity. In addition to indicating whether or not you are predisposed to obesity, they also indicate your likelihood of having diabetes, heart disease, or a stroke.

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