How Obesity Affects Stroke Risk
Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans have a stroke. For 610,000 of those people, it’s their first. For 140,000 people, the stroke will prove fatal. Many of…
5 Key Facts About Obesity’s Effect on Cancer
Nearly twenty percent of all cancers are directly related to obesity. Researchers have been studying fat cells and have discovered that fat is far more than…
Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes
For more than 23 million Americans, diabetes is an everyday part of life. It affects the young, the old and those in between. It affects both…
The Risks of Weight Loss Surgery
Viewing weight loss surgery as an easy, cure-all option is tempting, but conditions and limitations that must be acknowledged and respected. Weight loss surgery requires investment…
The Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Obesity
For those who are overweight, the term “obese” can be a scary word. Despite that fear, understanding obesity and its medical implications is vital to recovery….
Four Risks for Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico and Abroad
In recent years, the promise of discounted and inexpensive weight loss surgery in Mexico and other nations abroad has gained America’s attention. As airfares remain relatively…