Obesity - Nature's Safety Net

Obesity is a relatively recent plague of humankind, but if you look at history, obesity may be nature's survival strategy.

Obesity Is a Genetic Predisposition

Recently, a study conducted at the Boston University Medical School concluded that a very small genetic change in DNA area is the leading cause of obese propensity. The incriminated gene, its name is INSIG2, plays a strategic role in fat production and makes somebody more prone to be obese by simply changing its normal G-status into C-status.

Overweight Kids

Childhood obesity is making the papers. The numbers are up. Is it any wonder?

How to Prevent Obesity

Preventing obesity starts with a good understanding of what exactly causes it in the first place. That understanding will go a long way in helping to prevent obesity in children.

The Culprit of Obesity in Children - Inactivity

Yes, moms and dads, the research is in. In a study conducted by Weight Watchers International Inc., and the American Health Foundation, 25% of American children are now officially overweight, and the youngest are especially at risk.....

What You Should Know About Your Weight And Cholesterol

Reducing your weight will lower your bad cholesterol levels.

Obesity is a Trojan Horse

Obesity is the mother of all diseases. While it is simple to follow the guidelines to restore good health, it is difficult to be consistent. Total discipline in food habits and control over the taste buds are the key words to good health. This article deals with the importance to have good nutrition and good exercise to overcome obesity.

The Ads Made Me Eat It

Yes, advertising works. It works at making you fat. Don't be a victim anymore. Learn how advertising affects your subconscious mind and how you can take-back control so that natural weight loss becomes your reality.

Obesity Health Concerns

Obesity is more hazardous than simply being overweight. It carries with it a lot of potential health problems and causes a number of imbalances in different body systems. If a person is trying to fight this problem either in their self or someone else, coming to a good fundamental understanding of what constitutes obesity should be one of the first things that is done.

4 Steps to Preventing Childhood Obesity

Unfortunately, obese children often grow up to be obese adults. They are then likely to suffer diseases attributable to this obesity and the economic costs to the community are substantial. There are four main steps all parents must take in order to prevent childhood obesity in their children.

Ways to Help Your Child Fight Childhood Obesity

Halloween, slumber parties, birthdays — sometimes, it seems like childhood is one big food fest. It is difficult to deprive your child with special delicacies and delights when all her friends are having a grand feast.

Childhood Obesity – Helping your Child

A child that suffers from overweight or obesity is one that should regarded as having a temporary disease, the obesity condition is dangerous for the child heath and has effect on his social life, self esteem and confidence. When you decide that you want to fight, and beat childhood obesity you should think carefully or a plan and a tactic you will use to fight this condition.

Did You Inherit Fat Genes: The Truth About Biology And Body Fat

Description: Is obesity a genetically inherited disease? Some researchers say it is, but with billions of dollars in weight loss drug sales at stake, you might want to think twice before listening to those who say fat is just fate.