Jan 9th, 2008
That is what my Mother and Father always used to say to me as a child. My Mother was from a German/Greek background and my Father was born in Germany. Both cultures consider that a child with some extra kilos is a healthy child. They would always heap the plate up for every meal, even [...]
For those who wish to learn more about what is obesity, there are a number of places where you can find out relevant information about obesity, though obviously the most common place to look for facts related to obesity would be your doctor’s clinic. Doctors are the best persons from who to learn about what [...]
Today, it is hard to imagine life without a computer or television and other electronic gadgets that have become so commonplace since the advent of modern technology that it is leaving us and our children with little time to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Not so long ago, parents derived much pleasure from seeing their [...]
Jan 4th, 2008
In our fast paced world, it is easy to see why obesity is on the rise. For many, the convenience of fast food and a fast paced life lead to an increase in the risk of obesity.
The symptoms of obesity seem to be clear cut, but it is important to learn what the symptoms of [...]
Jan 4th, 2008
In our fast paced world, it is easy to see why obesity is on the rise. For many, the convenience of fast food and a fast paced life lead to an increase in the risk of obesity.
The symptoms of obesity seem to be clear cut, but it is important to learn what the symptoms of [...]
There is a growing awareness today in the world about the grave threat that obesity as well as corpulence are posing to the health of millions of people spread all over the world and besides being serious health concerns, obesity itself can also lead to other harmful health problems such as diabetes, heart diseases as [...]
obesity is a serious problem experienced by many. For people suffering from obesity, the social stigma can cause them to not seek treatment or help in dealing with their obesity. People who are obese need a place to go for help and often obesity treatment centers are a working option.
obesity treatment centers offer patients a [...]
Jan 4th, 2008
People who are considered severely obese might want too consult their doctor about having obesity surgery due to the health risks associated with severe obesity as well as the risk of having a shortened life span.
Most experts agree that the risks associated with severe obesity are greater than the risks associated with obesity surgery. If [...]
When a person has a chronic condition in which he or she has excess fat in their bodies that is more than just being overweight, it is termed as being obese. Recent obesity studies in America tell us that, alarmingly as many as 65 per cent of Americans re overweight and as many as 31 [...]
Jan 4th, 2008
obesity statistics are alarming and one has to read an internalize them to prevent from becoming another obesity statistic himself! According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than two thirds of Americans are overweight. That alone is a very sad but true fact and the worst part is that we are not doing [...]
