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Category: Obesity

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Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Here’s What You Need to Know

October 17, 2019 | Obesity

Obesity may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, but weight loss surgery can help your heart stay healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to improve your cardiovascular health....

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What’s the Connection Between Obesity and Infertility?

October 03, 2019 | Obesity

Obesity can contribute to infertility in both men and women, but bariatric surgery opens up more options for those looking to start a family. Living with obesity can be physically and emotionally challenging. In addition to weight-related health problems like...

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Why Body Positivity and Sustained Weight Loss Go Hand in Hand

June 27, 2019 | Obesity

Bariatric surgery is most effective when accompanied by self-compassion, acceptance, and a positive body image. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea are some of the common concerns associated with obesity, but the stress caused by social stigma and a...

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What are the Main Causes of Obesity?

December 26, 2018 | Obesity

Although there are behavioral, hormonal, and genetic influences on body weight, generally obesity happens when you are consuming more calories than you are burning off through normal daily activities and exercise. These excess calories are stored by your body as fat. In...

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Obesity Disease: Why Obesity is Considered a Disease

December 26, 2018 | Obesity

In 2013, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and The Obesity Society declared obesity a disease. They also stated that medical professionals should take a more active stance in treating patients who are obese, offering them ways to...

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Obesity Basics

December 26, 2018 | Obesity

Obesity is all too common in the United States, and it causes a number of health problems. If you are struggling to find a treatment for this condition, it helps to understand how the condition develops and how it affects your...

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Why Obesity is Considered a Disease?

December 24, 2018 | Obesity

In 2013, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and The Obesity Society declared obesity a disease. They also stated that medical professionals should take a more active stance in treating patients who are obese, offering them ways to...

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