The Crisis Our Nation Faces with Obesity

No one can deny that we have a serious National Crisis with obesity in the United States. Perhaps it has hurt us more here than in other nations due to our per capita wealth and abundance. A good free-market system and capitalism will do that. But nevertheless it is time to re-adjust a little bit and we need to start with our own bodies.

The Origin of Fast Food Restaurants

There exists two factors which has guaranteed the success of fast food restaurants. The food tastes good and it is relatively inexpensive. But it isn't the good taste and cheap price which drives the obesity epidemic. It is the high fat and sugar content.

Diet by Design

Like all other species on earth, humans also have their specific diet that they are designed for. The health consequences of implementing this diet are so great and so many, that it has to be discussed and made available to everybody. I take the reader through some interesting thoughts and observations, leading to the correct conclusion about mans natural and correct diet. Use this information, and you will never experience weight problems again, and other health problems will also leave you without a trace.

Excercise Does Not Always Mean Sport In Child Obesity

Exercise ideas don't just have to come from a sporting background, take dance classes for instance. There are a variety of dance classes out there to suit any child's style and musical preferences. Ballet dancing increases strength, flexibility and coordination as it requires good posture and precise movement. Ballroom classics like the tango foxtrot and waltz will also help encourage your child to interact with others. If your child is looking for a more energetic form of dance there is Tap, which is set in time to a musical beat. There are many other popular styles of dance from jazz, hip-hop and swing to modern break dancing and popping.

Childhood Obesity: Stay Healthy But Not Too Strict With Exercise

When we talk about exercise routines for children we must not get them confused with the strict routines that adults follow. Children's exercise routines should be fun, flexible and enjoyable, not the three or four gym visits per week type routines. As children are still growing, certain types of exercise may be harmful to them at a younger age. You can however incorporate aerobic exercises, strength building exercises and activities to improve flexibility into your child's routines to build overall fitness.

Obesity Paradox- Excess Body Fat Helps in Heart Failure Recovery

We have all known for a fact, and for some time now that obesity is one of the risk factors for developing heart disease and heart failure. We have also in the last few decades been very upbeat, to say the least, in encouraging weight loss.

Weight Loss 101 - Healthy Tips To Reduce That Weight

Discover these powerful strategies to lose more weight then you have before, and in faster time.

The Many Virtues of Infinite Measurability

Consistant positive feedback is the key to maintaining super high levels of motivation in any field, and that's especially true when it comes to childhood obesity prevention.

Obesity Is Not Just A Cosmetic Problem

A case study of subject shown on TV. A discussion on the social effects of obesity, the medical problems associated with it, possible causes and suggestions for treatment.

The Main Reason People are Overweight

Let me start off by saying that you can eat as much as you want and still maintain your ideal weight. If you're thinking this is voodoo, it's not.

Vertical Gastrectomy Shows Promising Results For The Super Obese

With obesity rates continuing to rise we are increasingly seeing cases of super obesity for which many forms of bariatric surgery are simply not feasible or are too risky. One answer to this problem might well be the vertical gastrectomy and the data on the feasibility of this option is now starting to come in.

Understanding The Causes Of Obesity In Children

It’s no secret that as a nation we struggle with our weight. The rise of the fast food industry - as well as packaged and processed food, and the shift towards a more sedentary lifestyle has resulted in a nationwide battle of the bulge. As adults we wrestle with our diet and exercise habits in order that we avoid the various diseases associated with obesity. But when that obesity exists in a child, there is a greater responsibility to change lifestyle habits and avoid the possibility of disease at such an early age. But in order to make changes, it is first necessary to understand the causes of obesity in children.

Obesity Time To Ditch The Junk

Never before has the old adage you are what you eat been more relevant as obesity levels soar across the globe...Time to say no to the soda the double cheeseburger the take away and the convenient, highly processed food stuffs and welcome the return of sensible eating. Regain control of your burgeoning waistline.

If Your Doctor Is Not Tracking BMI For your Child Then You Need To Act

Obesity is growing alarming in children at younger and younger ages and, unfortunately, it is not always easy to spot a developing problem is a rapidly growing child. It is however part of your doctor's job to monitor your child's weight for you and, for several reasons, it is vital that you ensure that this is being done.

Is Your Obesity Preventing You From Undergoing Routine Screening?

A recent study has shown that severely obese women attend screening for both breast and cervical cancers at about half the rate of normal weight women and the reason for this, although entirely understandable, might surprise you.