Is your back pain a good symptom to get your Obesity treatment?
Awareness regarding health has increased a lot in the last decade. Health problems associated with obesity or overweight are well documented and promoted in the media. Nearly one-third of Indians are either overweight or obese. Today in this blog, you will learn about one often seen problem due to excess weight - back pain, especially lower back pain. One kilogram of weight adds four times the pressure on the spine.
How obesity and diabetes increase the risk of Covid-19 related complications.
At present, the COVID-19 pandemic is the most urgent global health crisis and the most serious threat to public health that we have ever seen. In light of the current clinical research evidence, the elderly and those with certain underlying diseases, especially diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and obesity, are at greater risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19. In addition to following the precautions issued by health authorities, it is recommended to
Obesity With Knee Pains – What Surgery First?
Obesity or being overweight are considered to be the fifth most common risk factors for death worldwide. At least 2.8 million adults die each year from chronic obesity, in both developed and developing countries. Morbid obesity is associated with several comorbidities that can seriously affect the patient's health. These include diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure and pain in the knee joints and back. However, the combination of
Mediterranean Diet To Avoid Obesity
Mediterranean diet has become a trend in the world of health and wellness. It is said to work wonders for the heart, weight loss, inflammation, and diabetes. If the latest research results are believed, the Mediterranean diet can prevent overeating, obesity and liver disease. The study was published in the journal for obesity. The Mediterranean diet is not a single diet but inspired by the diets of southern European countries. The
Skin Sagging After Weight Loss Surgery
One primary concern of people who worked hard to lose weight is the excess sagging skin. Many people wonder "Will I have sagging skin when I lose weight, or exactly how much weight loss causes sagging skin?" These are sensible questions. Are you interested in weight loss surgery but worried about excess skin sagging ? As you gain weight, your skin expands around the new mass. Then the shrinking ability of your
Treatment Of Obesity For Youngsters (Adolescents)
The problem of childhood obesity in India has increased significantly in recent years. Around 12.7 million or 17 per cent of children and adolescents are overweight. Obesity is one of the easiest to recognize but most difficult to treat. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise are the cause of more than 300,000 deaths per year. Obese children are far more likely to become obese adults
What Causes Childhood Obesity and Why is it Increasing so Fast?
Does obesity run in your family, and are you worried about your kids inheriting the same? Does your child go on food eating spree although he isn't hungry? Are you worried that your child may end up being obese considering his widening waistline? If mere listening to these questions alarms you about the wellbeing of your child, we encourage you to read this blog and ponder. Obesity in children is a severe medical condition
Role Of Obesity In Infertility
The prevalence of overweight and obesity are increasing with time and become an epidemic worldwide. We know overweight is associated with many adverse health consequences. But now we need to understand that it has become a growing concern as it also affects our fertility. It became one of the most common known risk factors for infertility in both men and women. It is difficult to explain the mechanism of how obesity
Childhood Obesity – Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
Pediatric or childhood obesity is one of the most prevalent nutritional disorder in most children and adolescents worldwide. Childhood obesity has reached to its epidemic levels in both developed as well as developing countries. Overweight and obesity in childhood shows adverse impacts on both physical and also psychological health. Obesity in children has become a major health concern in the developed world. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey stated that
Reduce Over Weight
Obesity is a major health hazard affecting almost one thir of Indian citizens.Normally we gain weight when we consume more calories from food than our body uses through its normal functions(basal metabolic rate- BMR)and physical activity. The unused calories are stored as fat . If we try to lose weight by starving or dieting ,metabolism slows down, resulting in futher weight gain.Severly obese people are approximately six times more likely to develop type-2.adult –onset diabetes.obesity