Despite all your efforts, life can take a toll on your body at times. Before you know it, you’re already out of shape. It can start off seeming manageable, but your body can spiral out of control to the extent that you may find it difficult to get back in shape. If you're one of those struggling with this scenario, worry not. There are many ways you could reverse this … [Read more...]
Why Is It Difficult to Lose Weight with PCOS? Answered!
Women with PCOS often struggle with their weight because they have higher levels of male hormones and their bodies are less sensitive to insulin. But there are certain lifestyle changes and treatment options available to help you maintain a healthy weight and effectively treat your PCOS. Felice Ramallo, MSCN, RD, LD, and Lead Dietitian at Allara, the comprehensive care … [Read more...]
Cause Of Unexplained Weight Gain: When to see a doctor?
Some people complain about weight gain even when they are eating and exercising the same as always. Let's look deeper at possible reasons for weight gain. Underactive thyroid An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) means your thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones. This slows the body’s metabolism and can lead to weight gain. Although an underactive … [Read more...]
Obesity Linked with Higher Risk of Cancer
A 2002 report issued by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that one-fifth to one-third of all breast, colon, endometrial, kidney and esophageal cancers can be related to overweight and obesity. In a recent population study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (April 24, 2003), researchers conclude that overweight … [Read more...]
Treating This Common Condition Can Boost Your Fertility—And Your Baby’s Health
You probably know that tracking your cycle can boost your odds of conceiving. Or that taking a prenatal vitamin can improve your baby’s health. But did you know obesity can make it harder to get pregnant and have a healthy baby? Women with obesity may have preeclampsia, hypertension, gestational diabetes, or may need a cesarean section, for example. Their babies are at … [Read more...]
Age No Barrier for Weight Loss
A new study from the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust states, Obese patients up & above the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using lifestyle changes. The Recent Study: The researchers randomly selected 242 patients who attended the WISDEM-based obesity service between 2005 … [Read more...]
Obesity Increases Risk for Covid-19: Take Extra Precautions
People of any age with severe obesity — a body mass index of 40 or more — stand a high risk of serious illness from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why Obesity is Dangerous? Obesity increases inflammation and weakens the immune system, making it more difficult to combat infections of any kind. Extra weight can put pressure on a … [Read more...]
Are Our Adolescents Health Savvy?
We are heading into the Malnutrition Awareness Week (September 23, 2019- September 27, 2019) which is supported by 69 organizations and reaches over 1 million healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers across the globe. There is no doubt that adolescence marks a critical period of growth in the life course. Malnutrition among adolescents includes, sub-optimal … [Read more...]
Meat Consumption: A Contributing Factor In Obesity
Diets rich in meat can be one of the factor in the prevalence of global obesity. Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia, reported in a study comparing meat consumption and obesity rates in 170 countries. Meat Consumption has been linked to higher intake of total fat, saturated fat and total calories, and a reduction in the consumption of vegetables and … [Read more...]
Relationship With Food: A Rolling Factor in Weight Loss.
We all have relationships: with our parents, children, partners, and co-workers. We have also seen that, for better or worse, we have a relationship with our food. To have a healthy relationship with food means that one is able to eat for the reasons of physiological rather than emotional hunger and to stop eating at a point when the body and mind are truly satisfied. In order … [Read more...]
Gastric Banding: Not A Permanent Solution For “Obesity”
A Big NO for Teenagers. "Last year, 34 teenagers underwent procedures such as gastric band fitting and stomach stapling on the NHS – up from ten in 2007." according to spokesman for eating disorder charity (source: dailymail.co.uk). Gastric band surgery involves fitting a band near the top of the stomach, restricting the amount of food that can move down into the lower part. … [Read more...]
EOSS: Evaluating Need for Surgical Management of Obesity
Dr. Arya Sharma, an obesity expert from the University of Alberta, has developed a new classification system to help doctors assess and treat obese patients. If proven successful, this system would be used in tandem with the BMI measurement to help identify the health differences between people with similar BMIs. The doctors will rank people with Class 1, 2 or 3 BMIs — where … [Read more...]
Anti-Obesity Benefits Of Fish Oil
Not all fats are bad and some are essential for your body and weight loss, like omega 3 fish oils. According to a study on Anti-obesity effect of fish oil and fish oil-fenofibrate combination in female KK mice, fish oil inhibited body weight gain and exhibited an anti-obesity effect through the inhibition of lipid synthesis in female KK mice. Furthermore, fenofibrate … [Read more...]
Obesity – Cancer Link Uncovered!
Nearly five per cent of all cancers in women aged 50 - 64 were connected to obesity. The World Cancer Research Fund found a link to obesity in six types of cancers. Women who were overweight were four times more likely to develop cancer of the uterine lining while obesity boosts the risk by six-fold. Obese women also are at greater risk of breast and colon cancer. Excess … [Read more...]
Air Pollution Linked To Obesity
We all know that air pollution is bad for the lungs, heart and sinuses. But a new research reveals, it may also be responsible for your expanding waistline. Reported that lab rats who breathed Beijing's highly polluted air for three to eight weeks gained significantly more weight than a control group, and developed a slew of other obesity-related health problems as well. … [Read more...]
Too Much Weight During Pregnancy Vs. Kid’s Obesity
Eating healthily during those all-important nine months can stop your child becoming obese, and avoid mental-health and social issues. Researches have confirmed that an in-utero diet high in fat or sugar can lead to the child growing up obese. “A mother’s diet during pregnancy can alter the DNA of her child and increase the risk of obesity,” reported BBC … [Read more...]
