With more than thirty percent of American adults suffering from the problem of obesity and liposuction becoming more and more popular every day, some obese patients wonder if finally they can bid goodbye to the fat that stands between them and their beauty, and stops them from enjoying many physical activities. Unfortunately, lipoplasty may not be the right solution for this problem. In the late 1990s, a national news television showed surgeons...more
For some children and teens it is difficult to feel confident when they are bombarded daily with pictures of professionally styled celebrities who have perfectly shaped bodies. They feel inadequate and unattractive compared to the people in magazines and movies. Parents also are becoming increasing concerned as the childhood obesity rate increases. Because of this an growing amount of minors are seeking cosmetic surgery, such as liposuction,...more
Author: John BradstreetTwo thirds of all Americans are now considered overweight or obese. This is in spite of all the advances recently made in the field of nutrition. Some feel that it has reached epidemic proportions at home as well as around the world. Even more concerning is that 15% of children in this country are considered overweight. Just a few decades ago this number stood at 4%.We are starting to see diseases that were contracted in adulthood now affecting children and adolescents. Children that are overweight or obese have a much higher chance of dying of heart disease when they get older. This is even affecting the youngest among us with 10% of preschoolers being overweight.Being obese has many risk factors for children. Childhood obesity is the leading cause of pediatric hypertension. It also increases the risk of heart disease, childhood diabetes, and osteoarthritis. But the most important consequence may be what is does as far as psychological pressure and peer pressure that may cause periods of depression in a child. Social and peer pressures that a child goes through are the main consequences of childhood obesity.A combination of factors can cause childhood...more
Author: Vida Sovi Childhood and teenage obesity is a widespread problem, still the results and conditions may differ in to different countries. In a nutshell it is a global health problem that is amplifying as an epidemic. So to counter the problem of children being overweight the parents and the guardian have to take pain. They are the responsible...more
Any time that you are speeding up metabolism; you will be able to burn more fat. There are several different ways that you can do this for yourself. Here are just a few:Add protein to your diet. Reseachers have found that protein is harder to digest and therefore burns more calories as it is digested and helps you put on lean muscle at thesame...more
Author: saichon sannokMen often worry about their weight. Recent studies have shown that most people who know nothing or almost nothing about health and nutrition, and a very small percentage interest in learning more are affected. Since more men than women are more likely to eat what are, regardless of the daily caloric consumption or want long-term consequences. Even if you are overweight and know it's bad to do for them, the men rarely measuresTo obtain overcome obesity, a rebirth in the form of a heart attack or diagnosis of diabetes. Since people are the sole breadwinners in most families spend more time at work. In order to constantly worry about the terms of the project, the promotion of the mortgage and bills. These high levels of stress are less than ten minutes training per day seems a daunting task. Adding that the concerns of healthy eating during the day and prefer the majority of menThe spirit in general. In addition, society and the media have always focused more on women, good and maintain their weight. Thus, men rarely have the motivation for weight control. Forget the aesthetic factor is obesity devastate your health. If you are overweight, you have an increased...more
If you are overweight - even if you are not considered obese by medical standards - you need to be very aware of what the dangers of obesity are. This is because those who carry an extra ten or twenty pounds are typically going to become obese if...more
Obesity is not just about eating too much and gaining weight. It is a chronic disorder that is fatal to an extent because of the after effects and conditions people go through. Obesity is usually caused by unhealthy eating patterns and lack of...more
Obesity doesn't just affect adults. It affects just as many children and teenagers. Realistically, children and teenagers should never be overweight, simply because by nature, they have always been so active. Unfortunately, due to many factors, these...more
Being overweight and obese is a matter of concern and something really alarming these days. If you have been gaining weight and you have been suffering from obesity, you are in a condition where your health is at risk. Obesity is one of the most...more
If your pet is overweight you might be very concerned. The sad fact is that almost a quarter of our pets are actually overweight. It's important to understand why this is happening. Some think it correlates with the electronic age and the lack of...more
In new study published this month, a research team claims to have found evidence that a contagious virus can contribute to obesity. The team found that a specific human adenovirus Ad-37 seems to trigger obesity in chickens. Previous studies had...more