A recent report by George Washington University demonstrated how expensive it is to weigh too much. For an obese woman with a BMI (body mass index) of more than 30, the individual costs are $8,365 a year; for obese men it is $6,518 yearly. These findings show that there is a greater economic impact on women … Read More
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Your body image misperception can be a hindrance to your long-term health. In study of more than 2,000 Dallas residents, all of whom were obese, many did not believe they were too heavy. Yet every person surveyed had a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more–which would classify them as obese. For a woman … Read More
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Chubby isn’t so cute anymore. Today we are seeing more seriously overweight and obese children at much younger ages. Childhood obesity, especially extreme obesity, puts a child at high risk for the early onset of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Childhood obesity can also lead to GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease. … Read More
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