Obesity Related Health Problems »
According to the statistic data of the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey or the NHANES, nearly two- thirds of the total adult population in the United States are overweight, and an astonishing figure of about 30.5% of Americans are obese.
New Drug for Obesity »
Talking about new drug for obesity, FDA has just approved a new drug to combat obesity. It will be available on the market with Meridia as brand name.
Medical Treatment for Obesity »
The first impulse of a person affected with obesity is to reduce his weight through diligent home care. Yet the pains of the disorder may still require him of some extra laborious yet more effective medical treatment for obesity and weight reduction.
Treating Obesity with Light Therapy »
Treating obesity with light therapy is a simple intervention to lose weight. It is a treatment of restricted diet or regular exercise or better yet a combination of both.
Obesity and Weight Loss – You Decide »
Okay, let’s look at some of the methods available on the diet merry-go-round and see what they involve. Having such information can help you to make informed and suitable choices for your own health and wellbeing.
All About Tummy Tuck Surgery »
Medically known as the Abdominoplasty surgery, a tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure that aims to tone up the abdominal area. Loose and saggy tummies and tightened up and cellulites are stretched out to form a smooth surface.
Read This First if You Are Considering A Tummy Tuck »
Do you love going to the fitness gym? Maybe you are one of these fitness nuts who do not get out of the gym. How many times do you go to the gym? I guess you are one of these avid people who go to the fitness gym at least five or six days a week. Or you are constantly trying to tune those abs and slim down those thighs and avoid having to get a tummy tuck.
Exercise or Tummy Tuck? »
For most people, a saggy belly is not a nice thing to have. It severely limits your swimsuit options and in some cases, the types of clothes that you can wear. Saggy bellies can occur if your abdomen is overstretched beyond its ability to pull itself back together again. Being pregnant with a large baby could cause a saggy belly after delivery. Similarly, losing a lot of weight in a very short amount of time could also cause you to have a saggy belly. When dieting or exercise fail to address a saggy belly, people turn to the tummy tuck plastic surgery procedure.
Gastric Bypass Reduces Hunger in Some Surprising Ways »
A smaller stomach may not be the only reason why post-gastric bypass patients eat less. Gastric bypass reduces appetite by changing the hormone balance, studies show.
Understanding Metabolism »
The word Metabolism is used repeatedly in the weight loss industry . People on a daily basis discuss their struggles or victories when it comes to increasing their metabolism.
Is Stress Making You Fat? »
It’s true, stress can make you fat. It’s because of a hormone called cortisol. This hormone is always present in your body, but your body secretes it at higher levels when it’s under stress.
Weight Management Through Spa Therapies »
There has been much importance placed upon the fitness quotient of a person in modern times. With individuals leading sedentary and stressed lives, our fit-as-a-fiddle forefathers have given way to obese descendants, who could not care less for their couch potato image. Body weight has been on an exponential rise inflicting adults and kids alike.