The figures are staggering. Experts say as the rates of obesity and diabetes continue to rise so do the number of strokes in this country. In fact, studies have shown that one-in-five American adults will suffer from what is known as a mini-stroke at some point in their lives, but most will go undiagnosed.

www.wealthandhealthonline.com We already know that obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), in 2007, only one state (Colorado) had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25%; 3 of these states (Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee) had a prevalence of obesity equal to or greater than 30%. Obesity or simply being overweight is a significant risk factor for cancer, diabetes, gallbladder disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, joint-and muscle pains, arthritis, respiratory problems and psycho-emotional disorders. The American Heart Association (AHA) classified obesity as a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Over 70% of diagnosed cases are related to obesity. A weight gain of 20 pounds or more doubles the risk of heart disease! A weight reduction of 5 to 10% increases HDL levels (good cholesterol) and reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides. Hypertension: 26% of obese people have high blood pressure. Therefore, obesity doubles the chances of high blood pressure. Losing just a few pounds can lower your blood pressure! Respiratory problems: sleep apnea is linked to obesity and losing 10 to 15% of body weight can cure apnea. Psychological & social effects: Obesity can lead to emotional suffering, discrimination at work and social settings. Rejection, shame, and depression are common. The American society equates thinness with attractiveness and …

The heart is the symbol of strength, love and courage — the essence of a woman. In the informational series Picture of Health, get a glimpse at the ways a woman’s most vital organ can come under attack — because of Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes and Obesity. The 12-part series gives our female viewers (and the men who love them) information on living longer, healthier and stronger.

By the end of this session the learner will be able to: Describe the physical effects of obesity List the causes of obesity Demonstrate how to measure obesity Describe eating disorders Describe diabetes mellitus and the exercise recommendations for diabetics Describe Coronary heart disease and the exercise recommendations for this client group Describe Hypertension and the exercise recommendations for this client group State the effects of alcohol and smoking

A molecule derived from citrus fruit has shown tremendous promise for preventing weight gain and other signs of metabolic syndrome which can lead to Type 2 Diabetes and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Omega-3’s and disease prevention
The more we learn about omega-3’s, the more amazing they seem: how can something so simple, so affordable, and so readily available be so good for us? Because of their anti-inflammatory properties, omega-3’s have been linked with prevention and treatment of a whole host of health problems, including:

Heart disease
Stroke
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Obesity
Arthritis
Osteoporosis Depression/bipolar disorders
Schizophrenia
Alzheimer’s
ADHD
Burns
Skin disorders
Asthma
Breast, colon, and prostate cancers
This list goes on and on.

1. Obesity is the condition of being significantly overweight. (1 point)
True
False
2. Obesity is body weight that is normal for that particular age, sex and height. (1 point)
True
False
3. The number of children in the United States who are obese has dramatically decreased over the past two decades. (1 point)
True
False
4. The primary cause of obesity in children is either due to overeating, inadequate exercise or eating disorder. (1 point)
True
False
5. Drinking too much milk is a cause of childhood obesity. (1 point)
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False
6. The average American child watches 19 hours and 40 minutes of TV a week. (1 point)
True
False
7. One pound of body fat represents about 1500 stored calories. (1 point)
True
False
8. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are considered “good” cholesterol (1 point)
True
False
9. Saturated fatslower cholesterol levels in the body and decrease the risk of heart disease. (1 point)
True
False
10. Trans fatty acidsare the fats that are found in most processed fast foods. (1 point)
True
False

I need the symptoms or signs, treatments, causes and effects for Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Heart Disease and Obesity, It’s for an important essay, please help me!!! I need this help!

I just turned 40 and I weighed 225 pounds. Over the last year, I have gotten down to 140 pounds. I’m very healthy now with no medical problems, and have low blood pressure. My question is this:
Am I still at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers because of my prior obesity? Have I ruined myself? I run 3 miles a day, and I wish I had never let myself get that way. I’m just hoping I didn’t ruin my health forever. Does anyone know?

Thanks!

I am sure everyone here knows of the health risks of obesity: heart disease, joint problems, etc.

Just looking for some explanations:
-If obesity is genetic, why are so many more Americans obese today than the previous generation? Shouldn’t the rates be the same if obesity is genetic?

-In this case do you think that obesity would better be controlled by lifestyle changes or by gene therapy? (or surgery)?

-Do you think that obese people will use "genetics" as an excuse to stay at an unhealthy weight because they can’t help it?