Gastric Bypass Complication Rates Need To Be Viewed In The Longer Term

While it is common to find studies looking at the gastric bypass complication rate in the 30 days following surgery a recent study has extended this period out to 6 months and its findings make very interesting reading. The study also contains some interesting figures on the cost of gastric bypass surgery.

The Main Reason People are Overweight

Let me start off by saying that you can eat as much as you want and still maintain your ideal weight. If you're thinking this is voodoo, it's not.

Vitamins and Weight

Here are some thoughts about vitamins and weight loss. This is some basic common sense information that some dieters have lost sight of and need to realize.

Obesity Is Not Just A Cosmetic Problem

A case study of subject shown on TV. A discussion on the social effects of obesity, the medical problems associated with it, possible causes and suggestions for treatment.

Child Obesity: Finally - Tools That Really Work!

Do you know a Little Junk Food Junkie or Mini Couch Potato? Are you concerned about the rise in childhood obesity and dangerous eating disorders? Finally, here are some effective tools to make sure your child has a healthy diet and learns healthy habits that will last a life time.

Teenage Obesity

Teenage obesity is on the increase and gives rise to many problems, both physical and emotional. Help your teenagers improve their relationship with food and avoid becoming obese adults.

Weight Loss Surgery - 5 Questions You Need to Answer

Bariatric surgery is a serious undertaking that requires serious research and consideration. Here are five questions to get you started along this research path.

Fast Food - Obesity and Eating Habits

The consequences of eating fast food: obesity, overweight and associated health problems have been in the news, but what is the link?

Strength Training Can Help In Child Obesity

Strength training routines are a good way for your child to develop stronger, leaner muscles. For younger children, who are still growing, this shouldn't include lifting weights. Children are already participating in strength training activities in the playground when they use monkey bars, do push ups or wrestle with their friends.

The Obesity Threat to Our Children

America's most valuable resource, its children, is being threatened by the obesity epidemic. This epidemic is generating chronic diseases in them which normally only adults would experience. For the first time in two centuries, this generation of children may live shorter lifespans than their parents.

An Old Coach Offers a Simple Solution to Childhood Obesity

Anyone who's taught physical education for any length of time will identify with this utterly simple solution to our nation's childhood obesity dilemma.

Health Messages Leading to Early Deaths

As rates of overweight and obesity continue to skyrocket, communities have been assailed by health messages from governments, nutritionists, scientists, and others anxious to stem the serious illnesses that are a direct result of overweight and inactivity. The problem is that these messages seem to be creating the very problems they were hoped to fix.

Out of Control Portion Sizes Contributes to Obesity

Excessive portion sizes is a major factor contributing to the global obesity epidemic. The portion size in one meal is enough to feed 2 or 3 people. Food purchased at a fast food restaurant in the 50s and 60s are now classed as kiddie meals.

Obesity- Childhood Weight Problems Increasing

Obesity in childhood is becoming a major problem. Some important tips to help you help your kids avoid or overcome it.