Articles for Tag: "obesity"

A quarter of Saudi Arabians are at risk for heart attacks 
A quarter of Saudi Arabians are at risk for heart attacks
Several factors have made this population at risk for health problems.
No such thing as ‘healthy obesity’ 
No such thing as ‘healthy obesity’
It’s not uncommon to hear that people are said to be overweight and still healthy. New research questions that.
Are weight loss supplements just a fantasy? 
Are weight loss supplements just a fantasy?
Experts say even when there’s no evidence, people still believe there’s a magic way to melt away pounds by taking pills.
Steady diet of fast food could hurt kids academically 
Steady diet of fast food could hurt kids academically
Researchers have found children who frequently ate convenience meals lagged behind in school.
Boost exercise to lower blood pressure 
Boost exercise to lower blood pressure
Study finds that high fitness levels can reduce the chance of developing hypertension.
Overcoming the diagnosis of diabetes  Featured
Overcoming the diagnosis of diabetes
New recommendations encourage adults to get screened at an earlier age to avoid the risk of the disease.
Americans bailing on work due to obesity 
Americans bailing on work due to obesity
New study finds that obesity costs the U.S. $8.65 billion per year resulting from absenteeism in the workplace.