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Diabetic Diet

Obesity and diabetes mellitus (especially type 2 diabetes) both have their roots in an unhealthy calorie rich diet. Diet planning and a healthy balanced diet thus form an important part of therapy for both these conditions.

10 Apr 2013

Low Calorie and Very Low Calorie Diets

Obesity is on the rise. Weight loss remains the key in management of obesity. Dietary changes, including calorie restrictions, as well as regular physical activity are important measures for management of obesity.

10 Apr 2013

Obesity and Skin Problems

Obesity is a growing epidemic affecting millions worldwide. It has numerous effects on various systems of the body leading to physiological changes that may cause the development of diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, high blood cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

8 Apr 2013

Obesity and Anesthesia

Obesity is a condition leading to excessive body fat. This is mainly caused by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure leading to the accumulation of the excessive fat in the body.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Heart Disease

Obesity is a major public health problem. Obesity and overweight epidemic worldwide is also closely linked to the rise in the incidence of cardiovascular disorders.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Respiratory Disorders

Obesity is one of the most important causes of several chronic disorders and health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, liver disease and some cancers. It is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity in Children

One of the most worrying trends about the rising numbers of obese and overweight individuals is the rising number of children and adolescents that are obese and overweight.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Fractures

Obesity is usually caused by the underlying pathology of accumulation of excess body fat and excess weight gain. It impairs health to a great extent especially by raising the risk of other chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Obesity is defined as a Body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30 kg/m2.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Periodontitis

Obesity means accumulation of excess fat in the body especially around the abdomen. Obesity leads to several health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure etc.

5 Apr 2013

What is Obesity Paradox?

The obesity paradox encompasses two basic premises. One of these includes the fact that obese individuals tend to survive longer and better after a major cardiac surgery or cardiac event like a heart attack or heart failure.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity Epidemiology

Obesity is the new epidemic worldwide especially in the developed nations. Obesity develops due to an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure such that the excess energy is stored in fat cells. These fat cells increase in number leading to several health consequences.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most important public health problems to watch out for. These conditions are usually under-diagnosed but serious, preventable medical conditions.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by several features that are common with obesity and overweight individuals.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Arthritis

Obesity affects nearly a third of the population in developed nations like the United States and the United Kingdom. It is a rising epidemic that is one of the major public health problems.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Urinary Incontinence

Obesity and urinary incontinence are both common disorders. The prevalence of obesity is on the rise worldwide with a 6% increase per year in the United States.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Stress

Chronic stress can lead to “comfort eating,” which often involves the overeating of foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories.

5 Apr 2013

Obesity and Cancer

The prevalence of excess body weight and obesity is rapidly increasing worldwide. Apart from several conditions like diabetes, heart disease, liver and gall bladder disorders, cancers have also been associated with obesity. There is sufficient evidence to link certain forms of cancers to obesity.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity and Depression

A century ago the major cause of deaths was infectious diseases. With the advent of medicine the number of deaths due to infectious diseases has reduced but illnesses that are more chronic and metabolic have risen in number. Chronic diseases now account for the majority of deaths especially in developed countries.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity in Adults

Obesity is a major health problem in today’s world. It has reached epidemic proportions globally. There are over 1 billion adults who are overweight and of these at least 300 million are clinically obese.

31 Mar 2013

Obesity Management

Obesity is a major public health problem. It is directly associated with several health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, gallbladder disease and fatty liver disease as well as some cancers. Nearly 1 billion individuals worldwide are overweight or obese and the numbers are on the rise.

31 Mar 2013