Annual cost of obesity to the person – it is not cheap to carry the weight and not try to lose it! Obesity’s yearly costs: $4,879 for a woman, $2,646 for a man according to a study from George Washington University as reported on USA Today and other news outlets. Obesity puts a drag on the wallet as well as health,…
What scientists call “Overweight” changes with our knowledge of human health (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you are a bit overweigtht or obese, you probably know that losing weight is never easy. While most people over simplify this and say “eat less, and exercise more”, you know that it is not as simple as that and if it is – 70…
What is the best medical weight loss program in New York City? While the answer depends on what you are looking for, here are some of the features of the best weigth loss program Successful, long-term weight control must focus on your overall health, not just on what you eat. Changing your lifestyle is not easy, but adopting healthy habits…
Weight Loss Science Reviewed By A Weight Loss Doctor Are you a bit overweight or obese? Are you searching for ways to lose weight or body fat? Are you interested in understanding what is causing you to gain weight? Do you have belly fat or upper body weight that you are trying to lose? If you answered yes to any…
Fast Facts On Obesity Since the early 1960s, the prevalence of obesity among adults more than doubled, increasing from 13.4 to 35.7 percent in U.S. adults age 20 and older. Currently, 68.8% of all adults in the United States are either overweight or obese! The rate of rise of obesity, unfortunately, correlates with the misguided recommendations from the USDA in…
What is BMI or Body Mass Index? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Does BMI measure body fat? BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research…
Are you a bit overweight or obese and looking for ways to lose weight? If you so, you are not alone. According to the Center’s for Disease Control, more than two-thirds of American adults are considered overweight or obese. Excess weight may lead to heart disease and diabetes. Creating and following plans for healthy eating and physical activity may help…
Are you tired of being overweight or obese in the big apple city of New York? If so, you are not alone. More than half of New Yorkers either overweight or obese. Benefits of weight loss The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent…
Are you a bit overweight or obese and would like to lose weight safely, effectively, and like your insurance to pay for the physician visit in NYC? Obesity in New York City In New York City, obesity is epidemic. More than half of adult New Yorkers have overweight (34%) or obesity (22%). Data show that people can have obesity early…
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