Tag Archives: Obesity

Weight loss surgery can be recommended to help people at severe health risks due to morbid obesity. But,  you may not get the cure you’re looking for. For one, many people who have weight loss surgery regain a lot of … Continue reading

A 2012 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that when we get to the year 2030, 42% of adults will be obese.  The same study says that the costs will be about $550 Billion for health care.  … Continue reading

Fruits such as plums, peaches, and nectarines could help you with your quest to avoid obesity. Stone fruits have a great reputation for helping to fight cardiovascular  diseases and Diabetes as well as for helping to combat metabolic syndrome. Read … Continue reading

Should weight loss counseling and weight loss programs be given to obese people as part of their medical coverage? U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says that clinicians should be screening patients for obesity with “intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions”. Some employers … Continue reading

A study in London states that obesity is making an impact on the earth’s resources.  America, typically listed as the worst offender for obesity rates, could make a big dent in the ability of the planet to sustain everyone. Research … Continue reading

We’re exercising more. More of us have quit smoking than ever. But obesity and obesity-related disease rates are bigger than ever. Everyday Health explored the topic of our healthier lifestyles with the caveats that are mentioned above. While less than … Continue reading