More than twenty years ago, federal health officials warned that a growing obesity epidemic was threatening the health of millions of Americans. Since then, the situation was gotten markedly worse. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. adult obesity rate is more than 40%. There’s a great deal of focus… Continue reading A Spine Surgeon’s Tips for Protecting Your Back If You’re Overweight
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Obese but Healthy? Not Really
Extra weight can raise the risk of heart attack by more than 25 percent, researchers have found, even if a person is healthy otherwise, with good blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. The findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggests being ‘fat but fit’ is a myth, and that people should… Continue reading Obese but Healthy? Not Really
Is My Dog or Cat a Healthy Weight? Questions to Ask Your Vet
Pets, like people, can be obese. Here are some tips from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on how to recognize whether your furry friend should go on a diet. Your 8-year-old chocolate lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at… Continue reading Is My Dog or Cat a Healthy Weight? Questions to Ask Your Vet
Even with Education, Obese Women Are at Risk of Depression
Even with higher education, women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-34.9 (obese I) have double the risk of depression compared with women of normal weight and same educational attainment, according to a new study conducted by a sociologist at Rice University. The study was published in the journal Obesity Research and Clinical Practice.… Continue reading Even with Education, Obese Women Are at Risk of Depression