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Fatty Liver, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention

The liver has many functions vital to human health. It’s function can be compromised if it accumulates excess fat (fatty liver). The causes of a fatty liver include obesity, certain drugs and toxins,...

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Being Fat is not a Crime

Reasons why fat people shouldn't be ridiculed because they are fat. Also, why fat people should not feel bad about their weight. May 2009

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Obesity epidemic : the ten countries with the fattest people

I got out my calculator, did a little extra research, and here they are! The top ten countries for obesity. I must admit, I was prejudiced. I expected the USA to top the list, and I was absolutely wrong. I also thought England would thud heavily towards the top, but it didn't even make the list (an honourable 12th place only.) The figures are for the percentage of the adult population with a BMI over 30. That will, of course, catch a few rugby players and heavyweight boxers who have high BMIs

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Strength Training For Overweight Teens With Chalean Extreme

Strength Training for Overweight Teens We have all heard the news reports about the obesity epidemic in America. The media urges everyone to eat a healthy diet and exercise. Because of our busy lives in...

3 comments    obesity workout overweight
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Heart Disease - Causes and Cures

 The United States is one of the most overweight nations in the world. The number one killer in the U.S. is heart disease. Could there be a connection? It has always been believed that being overweight or...

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No More Worry About OBESITY

News: A team of experts has identified an Enzyme that resolves whether the ‘Obese' eat is burnt off as energy or stored in the body, a break through which increases the possibility of a Pill to target the...

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Weight Loss...The Right Way

It is no secret that obesity in America is on the rise. It also is no secret that our children have the highest incidence of obesity. Even the reasons, excuses, and causes are easy to find. There are hundreds...

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rapid weight gain

Reasons Of Rapid Weight Gain-- Weight can increase due to various reasons.There are different reasons why the body’s weight fluctuates and it’s not uncommon for a person’s weight to change slightly...

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Your environment and your friends may be making you fat

We are all well aware of the global obesity epidemic by now. Two thirds of American adults are overweight or obese. A third of American children are also now overweight or obese. The rest of the western...

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HubMob Weekly Topic: Fitness, diets, staying in shape and losing weight: Tips for becoming a healthier person

Overweight and obesity are hot topics in current society. This hub explains about BMI, when you are overweight or obese, what the possible causes and consequences are and what you can do about it.

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