Metabolism is a chemical process present in every living organism which helps to make energy from the food we consume, transferring this energy to different cells and organs in order to sustain life. Metabolism not only takes care of energy production and distribution but also helps with removing toxins from the body. Knowing more about …
When was the last time you felt fit and active? Do you like the unhealthy and lazy person you see in the mirror? Obesity is a disorder where excessive body fat leads to many health-related problems. Obesity is measured by Body Mass Index (BMI). If your BMI is over 25 you are an overweight person, …
Did you know that being overweight is different from being obese? If yes, congratulations! You are among the few people who know the difference. Obesity is a disease that can happen if you don’t take care of your eating habits and lifestyle. It leads to health problems like diabetes, kidney disease, cardiovascular diseases such as …
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What is Obesity? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Obesity as “abnormal or excessive fat in the body that presents a risk to health.” Obesity is one of the major health problems in the world today. Quick facts about Obesity The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-18 data shows that More than 2 …
There’s no denying that America has a weight problem. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Obesity is a condition where there is excess fat in your body (that leads to diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, liver failure, heart attack, stroke, and cancer). Ready to …
Bariatric Surgery is a weight loss correction procedure. But the word ‘surgery’ is enough to cloud your mind with questions, doubts, and worries. Let us help ease your fears. What is the basic principle behind Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery works on one/both of these principles: · Malabsorptive surgery- This type of surgery affects the way …
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Once you are ready to start your weight management journey, a lot of questions come to your mind. ‘Will I magically become slim and fit?’ ‘Will all my health issues vanish overnight?’ ‘Will I need to keep to a strict diet or exercise even after surgery?’ ‘What will happen after Bariatric Surgery?’ WE HAVE ALL …
Obesity is one of the world’s biggest comorbidities. It is a condition associated with several health problems like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and many others. Obesity is caused by many factors like bad eating habits, lack of physical activities, genetics, and family history. Unhealthy weight gain is the gateway to …
Obesity is a disease that involves an excessive amount of body fat. This increases your risk of other health problems. Like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoarthritis and gout, high level of cholesterol, and many others. Obesity can also affect children as well as adults. There are many factors that can contribute to excessive weight gains such …
Have you been on the lookout for every new weight loss trend that keeps popping up on the Internet and made efforts to sweat it out at the gym; skip that favorite meal or try that new diet everyone seems to be on, but still end up disappointed when it comes to losing that extra …
