Tagged: Obesity

Over-processed

Over-processed

From the drive–thru to prepackaged dinners to school lunches to even infant formula, processed foods are everywhere. And while it’s clear a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supports health, more research...

Hidden dangers to diet pills

Hidden dangers to diet pills

For many, diet pills can be the solution to years of living with obesity. But for some people there are hidden dangers to these pills. The problem arises during surgery when and if patients...

Weight Concerns in Teens

Weight Concerns in Teens

New research finds the use of extremely unhealthy weight loss methods by teens is “alarmingly high.” These extreme measures include taking diet pills, laxatives, diuretics or vomiting. This study of nearly 5,000 Minnesota teens...

Dangerous Dieting: Fad Diets

Dangerous Dieting: Fad Diets

Have you tried to lose weight cutting carbohydrates, protein or fat? With America in the throes of an obesity crisis, the diet industry has taken off. But fad diets can hurt your health. If...

Type 2 Diabetes and young people

Type 2 Diabetes and young people

Can children and teenagers develop Type 2 diabetes? Yes; although traditionally Type 2 diabetes has affected only older people, with the increased tendency for children and teenagers to be overweight and less active, the...

Causes of Type 2 diabetes

Causes of Type 2 diabetes

Is it possible to discover why I got Type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes develops as a result of a combination of factors, and it’s not possible to know exactly why you have developed...

Obesity and Higher Asthma Risk

Obesity and Higher Asthma Risk

Newswise — Asthma is reaching epidemic levels in the U.S., with 8 percent of the total population and 10 percent of the African-American population suffering from this disease. Obesity rates are also increasing, now...

Overweight and Obesity

Overweight and Obesity

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLB), BMI is the common measurement used to determine weight status. Overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity are defined suing BMI as follows: • Overweight –...

Natural Sweeteners

Natural Sweeteners

These days, sugar is public enemy number one, blamed for the epidemics of obesity, type 2 diabetes and more. But does sugar deserve its unfavorable reputation? And even if it does, who wants to...