Tag: overweight

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Risk For Childhood Obesity

    COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Risk For Childhood Obesity

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  • 1 Billion People Expected To Be Living With Obesity by 2030, Says Study

    1 Billion People Expected To Be Living With Obesity by 2030, Says Study

    This past Friday (4 March) marked World Obesity Day, a day focused on raising awareness about the disease, as well as emphasizing the importance of creating and promoting practical solutions to end the obesity epidemic. In lieu of this, a new report, published on Friday, produced by the World Obesity Federation revealed that not only…

  • Chemicals In Plastic Are Adding To Obesity Crisis, Study Finds

    Chemicals In Plastic Are Adding To Obesity Crisis, Study Finds

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  • Climate Change Is Making Obesity Worse, Study Finds

    Climate Change Is Making Obesity Worse, Study Finds

    When you think of climate change, you think of melting ice-caps, rising temperatures, and raging wildfires. When you think of climate change and public health, you think of heat waves and poor air quality. In regards to climate change, the last thing you would connote that with is obesity. However, a new study has found…

  • Diabetes: What To Eat Or Not If You Have It

    Diabetes: What To Eat Or Not If You Have It

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  • Tackling Misconceptions Around Obesity and Weight Loss

    Tackling Misconceptions Around Obesity and Weight Loss

    Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide. 13% of adults worldwide considered obese and obesity is the cause of premature death for 4.7 million people in 2017. This was close to three and four times higher than estimated road accidents and HIV/AIDS respectively. Yes, obesity is a growing health concern worldwide. Unfortunately, there are still many…

  • The Startling Link Between Being Overweight and COVID-19

    Western Cape South Africa. Specialist physician Dr. Gary Hudson says we’re facing a pandemic on top of an obesity epidemic. Startling research has now emerged showing that being obese or even slightly overweight can worsen the effect of  COVID-193. People living with pre-existing conditions such as atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, conditions are also…