All about obesity

Obesity is a serious healthcare issue in the 21st century with many diseases and disorders direct consequences of excessive long-term weight gain. Following a 2002 health survey the British Health Department said that 16% of UK children between the ages of 2 and 15 are obese and 32% of young adults are obese, not taking into account adult obesity.

The complex treatment of obesity

Obesity can be caused by various factors and each case should be treated individually. Evaluation is complicated, objectives should be realistic and treatment often takes time.
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What are the health risks of obesity?

Obesity isn’t only about the way you look. Excess weight also increases mortality and raises chances of developing certain illnesses. What are the health issues related to obesity?
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Sleep those pounds away

Research suggests that lying horizontally is one of the best ways to keep extra pounds at bay. It seems that going to bed early, taking regular naps and sleeping-in all lower the risk of obesity.
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Obesity

Obesity is a condition in which there is an accumulation of excess body fat.
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The role of the brain in obesity

Environment, physical activity, genes... All factors implicated in the development of obesity, a disorder that affects around 25% of the UK population.
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Physical activity reduces genetic predisposition to obesity

Obesity is not a fatal disease written in our genes. On the contrary! According to the results of a recently published meta-analysis, physical activity can reduce by up to 30% the effect of the “obesity gene” which predisposes a person to this condition.
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Obesity: surgical and pharmacological treatments

When conventional diet and exercise approaches have failed, medication, and in extreme cases of obesity, surgery, may be considered.

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Sugary drinks and obesity

The ICCR explains how sugary drinks, such as soft drinks and fruit juices, contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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Could red wine be helpful for preventing obesity?

We know red wine is good for the heart, but could it also be useful in fighting the flab? According to a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, a chemical found in red wine could block immature fat cells from developing and growing.

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