Obesity is a medical condition wherein an individual has accumulated excess body fats. Such condition may result into various adverse effects on health which include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, osteoarthritis and difficulty breathing during sleep. These in return can lead you to reduced life expectancy. That is why it is so important to take note of your weight and ensure that you are within the ideal values.
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It has become common knowledge that obesity is a problem in North America. The newspapers, magazines, television commercials and internet banners all acknowledge the issue. It is not uncommon to see advertisements encouraging membership in diet programs where you can lose those extra pounds in a short time. Marketers have even responded by providing 90-100 calorie pre-packaged snacks ranging from almonds to cookies. Others are telling us to walk... [ Continue reading... ]
Health is derived from the old English word "whole". The definition of Health is intended to include those things that "make a person whole" which means more than just physical well-being.
In 1948, World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a state of complete physical, mental, social or relational well-being and not merely the absence or disease of infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the... [ Continue reading... ]
