New Study: Severe Obesity Linked To Poor Kidney Function In Teens
Almost 18% of severely obese adolescents show signs of abnormal kidney function, according to new research presented here today at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2014 Spring Clinical Meetings. The presence…
Read more »5 Recommendations For Preventing Children’s Obesity – Part 2
By Cindy Brown Continued from part 1 of this article….. 2. Eating Behaviours: Unhealthy eating habits and behaviours are the leading cause of obesity among children and adults. Treats are…
Read more »5 Recommendations For Preventing Children’s Obesity – Part 1
By Cindy Brown Becoming a parent is an ecstatic feeling in life. As a child grows, parents guide them through life’s lessons in hopes that they don’t face any struggles…
Read more »Obesity: Its Main Causes, Health Effects And Possible Solutions
By Dr. Mario Pary Obesity usually results from an energy imbalance between your consumed and expended calories. For those who wish to lose or gain weight, it is crucial to…
Read more »Why School Lunches Could Be Adding To The Obesity Epidemic And What You Can Do To Help
As your child walks in from school, takes off his backpack and slumps on the couch, obviously exhausted from a full day of school, you may wonder why his energy…
Read more »Can Pilates Play A Role In Combating Childhood Obesity?
By Katy Reeve Any physical activity reduces the risk of childhood obesity but there is a special reason why Pilates is considered for the job. All parents will agree that…
Read more »Why Fast Weight Loss Never Lasts
By Stavros Mastrogiannis Everybody wants to lose weight fast, who doesn’t? The diet industry knows this, which is why most of the diets focus on delivering fast results. Well, how…
Read more »Blown Away By 35.7 %
By Kac Young PhD, DCH, ND The American Medical Association just released a statement that 35.7% of Americans are obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity…
Read more »Fighting Childhood Obesity
By John Redfern In the past 20 years, worldwide figures for obesity have doubled and it has become one of the world’s leading killers, causing, as it does, serious health…
Read more »Rate Of Obesity In Israeli Children Increased Fivefold From 1950s To 1990s
The issue of obesity is prevalent not just in the United States but also around the world as well, and no country is exempt. The recent report on obesity among…
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