obesity

When you’re obese, this means your weight is 20% higher than the maximum desirable for a man’s height, or 25% higher for a woman. This affects the wellbeing of most of the Western world, and is considered one of our chronic health problems.…

Wellness experts are becoming more and more concerned for our country’s wellbeing, due to the obesity epidemic, but there is a widening gap in estimates of obesity levels measured by self-reported height and weight and obesity recorded by…

Obesity doesn’t only directly harm your wellness, but it also puts your wellbeing at risk to developing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke. However, a team of researchers, who have published their findings in Cell, have…

Scientists are always developing new drugs to improve your wellness when you have type 2 diabetes, but according to new study these drugs may improve the wellbeing of other people that the scientists didn’t have in mind. The adult diabetes…

According to Dr. Charles H. Hennekens, MD, DrPH, the first Sir Richard Doll Professor and senior academic advisor to the dean in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, obesity is the leading avoidable…

Once we have the keys to our metabolisms we’ll be able to control our own weight as easily as we control the length of our hair, at least that was always the prediction. The metabolism is the amount of energy the body burns away simply…

Asthma is a condition which you don't fully understand. Now, this may be a surprise to you but when you think about it logically you'll see that that's not all that surprising. Most of the big chronic conditions which plague the world today…

The major health concern in the world today, the major cause of the rise in certain diseases and chronic conditions is, you've guessed it, obesity and becoming overweight. I cannot overstate how much damage getting and then staying obese…

Obesity is one of the most potent health concerns in the world today. Of everything I’ve written about while working for Yourwellness its obesity which I have seen hold the most potential risk and do the most damage. It’s the main factor in…

The rise in obesity is considered one of the epidemics of modern life. Now new evidence is emerging that women who are significantly overweight may have a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic…

Childhood obesity is a growing problem throughout the UK. An increasingly poor diet, combined with a lack of exercise and a more sedentary lifestyle make for a pretty poor trend. Children gaining weight not only affects their lives now,…

Processes in your body do amazing things for your wellbeing. Just one hormone, leptin, plays a vital role in fertility, energy metabolism and bone mass, but now researchers from Columbia University Medical Centre (CUMC) have found that this…

The fact that obesity rates are increasing in the west is not secret. Many wellness experts use these statistics every day to urge you to take care of your wellbeing and lose weight, but according to Penn State College of Medicine…

If your child has gained weight, you might attribute some of the blame to video games, but according to a new study by researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS), certain…

Not one, but three studies have recently been published that suggest that sugary drinks, including fruit juices, can put your child’s wellbeing at risk of weight gain – especially if obesity is in your genes. The first study…

Dieticians recommend diet and daily exercise, which is not a complete solution for weight loss. It is apparent that these initiatives are not viable for everyone experiencing weight problems.  In some cases it may lead to serious health…

Obesity is gaining growing recognition as being more than just a health problem. It is also a mental health issue strongly tied to socio-psychological conditions. Over-eating as a cause of obesity is very often a sign of depression or…

These days, the marketing ploys of food manufacturers often get the blame for rises in child weight gain, and the wellness problems that come with it. However, research led by Nancy Childs, Ph.D., professor of food marketing at Saint…

A diagnosis of obesity means that your child’s wellbeing is at risk to a whole host of weight gain related problems. You can detect your child’s obesity by working out his or her BMI if they’re older than 2, and your doctor can help you…

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation in a patient’s joints and can lead to gradually worsening mobility, chronic pain and eventually disfigurement. An autoimmune condition is one in which the body…

Contrary to popular opinion, not all fat is bad. In fact a certain level of body fat is imperative to our survival, it's a store of energy which our bodies will break down and use when we've not eaten in a while. What is dangerous is having…

Any wellness expert will tell you; if you gain too much weight you may develop high insulin levels, which negatively affects your wellbeing. However, new evidence suggests that order of things may be a little bit more of a…

They say everything is bigger in Texas, but although Texans are certainly at a high obesity-related wellness risk, 12 other states also stand to see their obesity rates double by 2030, and the wellbeing of Texas isn’t even the one…

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints which comes in various different types and forms. As such, its causes are broad too and it can come about due to anything from a predilection in your genes to overdoing it too often when it comes…

According to a new study, if your teen is overweight or obese, their wellness isn’t only at risk now, but also at a higher risk of kidney failure by midlife, which could lead to a need for dialysis or even a kidney transplant. Kidney…

For those seeking a diet that can help them lose weight, carbohydrates should be struck from the list immediately. Although carbs are considered the prime source of energy for your body to function effectively, there are actually two types…

Food allergies and sensitivities might not just be a wellbeing issue, but a weight loss issue too! Adverse food reactions can indirectly affect your weight, as they strongly contribute to several metabolic disorders, and, as you’re probably…

It’s easy to ignore the health hazards of being obese. But it’s worth knowing the facts associated with carrying around significant amounts of extra weight. Did you know that obesity is one of the leading causes of death throughout the…