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Step To Fight Obesity

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

America is becoming obese at a dangerous rate and the world is following close behind. Eat more, watching satellite tv, and exercising less or getting no exercise at all. Our health in a steep decline and doctor and hospital visits at all time highs. Just a quick 30-minute walk a day can begin to change this situation.

You name it, we have and worse. Heart and cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke by controlling blood sugar levels, diabetes, obesity, and many others. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends getting at Read more …

Obesity Help

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

obesity helpObesity help is needed when someone is suffering obesity related problems. This is a service generally provided by health institutes and other social welfare associations. Obesity help assists persons who need a clear idea about obesity, its symptoms, its common causes, its diagnosis, and its treatments.

Obesity is a severe, often overlooked, disabling chronic situation that affects all. It is also defined as a body mass index (BMI) more than 30 kg/m2. Anyone more than a BMI of 40 is considered morbidly obese. This state increases the risk of Read more …

Obesity in Teens

Posted on October 9, 2009 by admin

obesity in teens figureObesity in teens is on the rise, it is related with future health care costs due to obesity related diseases. These diseases : diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, and arthritis can cause premature death.

Obesity in teens costs the country billions of dollars a year in disease management and emergency room visits for heart problems and diabetes. However, the cost to teens isn’t as easily quantified; the problems that arise for obese teenagers range from physical to mental and can only be cured gradually over time. Read more …

Obesity in America

Posted on August 29, 2009 by admin

obesity in america figureObesity in America facts : – Obesity is a life threatening disease affecting 34% of adults in the U.S.; and nearly 67% of adults in the U.S. are either overweight or obese.
- Between 2000 and 2005, obesity (BMI ?30) increased by 24%, morbid obesity (BMI ? 40) increased by 50% and super obesity (BMI ? 50) increased by 75%
- In 2007, only one state (Colorado) had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25%; three of these Read more …

Facts About Obesity

Posted on August 9, 2009 by admin

facts about obesity pictureYou will not believe in facts about obesity around us. The purpose of this article is to remind those who already know all the facts and to inform those who don’t. It is never a bad idea to remind ourselves of why we continue with the weight loss struggle. Why do we persevere with something which is often seen as unpleasant?

At this point let me just add that it doesn’t have to be an up hill struggle provided you have the right information to guide you to Read more …