THE DANGER OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY

      I believe it is truly amazing how the subject of obesity can fly so low off of the radar, especially in children. For those of us that have children, the facts this article will provide can be alarming. But in return, it will educate you...

The Lowest and Highest Obesity Rates in the World and Country

Obesity is on the rise worldwide. With over 1.6 billion adults who are overweight and another 400 million who are obese, there must be a solution. Find out what countries rates the highest and lowest in obesity rates.

What Can Be Done To Treat Obesity Facts, Symptoms and Causes ?

As we are getting advanced, we have machines to do every little to big task. Physical efforts are decreasing. This is leading to many chronic problems and over weight is also among them. Obesity has become a major public health concern which is...

Obesity and Edward Bright

They say that obesity can kill, and this man from Essex in the UK was a testament to that fact. He lived for only 29 years and on his death he weighed 42stones and 6 pounds, or 594 pounds. He was 5feet 9 inches tall. Edward Bright lived in Maldon, Essex from 1721 to 1750, and he was said to be the fattest man in Britain. At the age of 12years Edward weighed 12 stone or 168pounds and he had to give up his job as mail boy because he was too heavy to ride the pony that was supplied. This was not a

Teenage Obesity

I remember back when I was in school and how the fat kids always to get the most teased and bullied. I was nowhere near the cliques with the cool crowd but I was always so grateful that I was not fat! The...

What are the Causes of obesity?

The disruption of the thyroid gland involves the production of a hormone, whose influence on our body fat storage, resulting in overweight.

what is obesity and how to manage it

obesity is an epidemic. It has a negative impact in individuals physical, mental and lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle News Beaten by Obesity statistics!

Kirsten Plotkin Author of The Carbohydrate addicts Manual In my early 40's I knew nothing about carbohydrate addicts. Nobody did. Like most people, I had always followed my grandparents healthy lifestyle and...

Damaging Effects of Obesity

Childhood Obesity Begins in Infancy

This article concerns childhood obesity which has tripled over the past 30 years. Obese parents are more likely to have obese children. Appropriate diets for children are detailed using the recommendations of the AHA. Alternative snacks that are lower in calories are listed as well.