A recently published U.S. study reports that even a small amount of excess fat will significantly increase the risk of heart failure.
It’s no surprise that obesity (defined as being around 20% overweight) will increase the risk of heart problems. But this latest study indicates that even being slightly overweight has risks for the heart.
Researchers have [...]

There are so many diets on the market that it’s hard to know where to begin when you’re looking for a low fat pattern of eating to improve your health. Many people feel like “I want to eat healthier, but I’m really not sure how.” The first step toward improving heart health, losing weight and [...]

With so many weight loss surgery options now available, it can be hard to choose which one is best for you. You have to look at the available options and discuss them with your physician before making a decision. Some people prefer the new lap band procedure, while others go with the traditional Roux en [...]

Obesity surgery is very much a last resort for a lot of people and something to be put off as long a possible while they explore all of their choices. Indeed, in the majority of cases people are helped in this by their doctor who will often insist on a program of diet and exercise [...]

Besides the fact that you will be in better shape if you diet to lose fat, there are many other health issues that will benefit from reducing body fat.
Diabetes is one of the biggest areas of concern with overweight people. People suffering from diabetes are increasing in number and they have to deal with all [...]

With obesity rates continuing to climb in In the US and UK particularly it is no surprise that we are seeing a growing number of obese children. Of course the effects of child obesity are only too obvious, but precisely what produces obesity in our children?
The simple answer is that there is no one cause [...]

Media companies are pumping out news on diabetes, as a world wide phenomenon. So it is little wonder to find out that diabetes and obesity are interrelated, so closely linked that the two are virtually symbiotic.
In fact, obesity is a leading cause of diabetes. When you consider obesity and diabetes, it will not escape you [...]

Gastric bypass surgery (which is also referred to as bariatric or weight loss surgery) is helping tens of thousands of morbidly obese individuals to reduce their risk from such life-threatening conditions as diabetes and to recover much of their previous lifestyle. Complications from gastric bypass surgery can however be significant and must be considered carefully [...]