Researchers have identified certain exercises that are effective in combating genetic effects that contribute to obesity
Tag: Obesity
5 hours daily on phone increases risk of obesity
Students who use their smartphones five or more hours a day are prone to a higher risk of obesity and likely to have other lifestyle habits that increase the risk of heart disease
Screen Time: Obesity, Low-Self Esteem and Other Side Effects
Most parents are concerned about their children’s pastimes these days. Instead of spending time on the playground, modern day children are content sitting on a chair for hours, watching television, surfing on the internet or scrolling through the cell phone screen. Child psychologists and paediatricians are already sounding the alarm[Read More…]
Fashion Menace? Either starve or be overweight to get featured on cover
The latest October 2018 edition of UK’s Cosmopolitan magazine has garlanded a massive attention from the audience for featuring a well-known plus-size model Tess Holliday on the cover page. Donning a green swimsuit and blowing a kiss, Holliday’s bold image is accompanied by the words, “A supermodel roars: Tess Holliday[Read More…]
Obesity raises risk of irregular heart rate
New York: Obesity may increase risk of developing a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, says a study of nearly 70,00 patients. The findings, published in the journal American Journal of Cardiology, showed that people with obesity had[Read More…]