OK, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know when I tell you that obesity in America today is a growing problem, pardon the pun. As I write this article I glance up at the t.v. and see a commercial for McDonalds. It isn’t just the golden arches that are responsible for our expanding [...]

If you want to become pregnant and obesity is already an issue for you, than you really should consider holding off on becoming pregnant until you’ve had the chance to better prepare your body… by losing weight. Being obese while pregnant can greatly increase the risk of health issues with the mother. Diseases such as [...]

While it’s important to be aware of the foods we put into our bodies as well as the amount of exercise we get, having an obsession with obesity is not healthy. It’s all about balance. Keeping your outlook healthy can prevent you from gaining weight and or losing interest in physical activity, but if you [...]

Basically obesity is when a person has an excessive amount of body fat. Not only does the problem of obesity lie in how a person looks, but it also causes some great health concerns. Obesity can lead to many serious medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure. Levels of body fat [...]

Obesity is on the rise and the number of people with too much body fat is higher than ever. A human body consists of fat, water, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. When the amount of fat is too high then you are at higher risk of serious medical problems like heart disease, stroke, high blood [...]

Over the last 20 years obesity has become a serious problem for many people. There are often many reasons why this problem may occur. Some of the most common reasons that many people are affected by obesity include such issues as lifestyle, eating habits, family history, lack of exercise and even some illnesses and medications. [...]

If you are among the millions of Americans who consistently battle weight issues then you probably know by now how truly frustrating it can be trying to lose weight. There are literally hundreds of different diets, programs, products, supplements and medications that are designed to help a person lose weight. The problem is every person [...]

With all the forms of discrimination around today, one that we rarely think of, or even realize exists, is discrimination against obese people. Unfortunately, just because we rarely think about it doesn’t mean that it isn’t alive and well. It’s actually more than a little odd, more and more of the population is obese, yet [...]

Discrimination against obese people should not happen but it does, in the workplace, on public transportation, in everyday life, and even at the doctor’s office. An obese person may or may not eat more than the recommended daily allowance of food, but the life insurance premiums they pay are two to four times greater than [...]

Unfortunately yes, dying young is a major health problem of an obese child. In fact this is the first generation in a long time, where statistically speaking the chances of children dying before their parents is rising. It is very sad particularly when it is totally avoidable through education, a decent diet and exercise. Does [...]

In the past doctors thought, overweight patients had increased risks of developing heart failure due to complications from diabetes, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure yet new studies show that obesity leads to heart failure without the other medical conditions present. The studies also show that even excess body weight tremendously increases the risks [...]

Obesity is defined as having too much body fat. The body consists of water, fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. When there is too much fat, you are at higher risks for health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. When you are obese, you magnify your risk for [...]

Obesity is a rising metabolic disorder that affects the entire world. Obesity is closely related to heart disease and other health issues. It is the condition based on the body mass index (BMI), calculating the fat ratio from a formula using the height and weight of the individuals. The formula is weight in pounds divided [...]

Obesity is having too much body fat. The body consists of water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, bones, and muscle. When the body has too much fat you have a much higher risk of developing heart disease as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and stroke. Obesity increases the risks of heart disease [...]

High levels of cholesterol, often found in overweight and obese people, usually lead to a higher risk of heart disease and strokes. Cholesterol is produced by the liver and found in high fat foods. It is a waxy substance that our body requires to help build cell walls, make vitamin D, make some hormones, and [...]