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Obesity, an on-going problem!
New research shows "alarming levels" of obesity in most ethnic groups in the United States. The study also confirms the deadly toll obesity exacts on the heart and blood vessels.
Among almost 7,000 middle-age or older adults participating in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, or "MESA" study, researchers found that more than two-thirds of white, African American and Hispanic participants were overweight, and one-third to one-half were obese.
Obesity rates were lower in Chinese Americans, with 33 percent overweight and just 5 percent obese.
The investigators also found that obese adults had higher rates of high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, and diabetes, despite a "huge number" being on costly medications to treat those very problems.
Even after adjusting for "traditional" risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, obese adults also faced increased risks of:
- Silent vascular disease (blood vessel disease that causes no symptoms)
- Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
- Thicker heart walls
See full article-http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSKRA27883120080512?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
Doctors Note:
Obesity is such a growing problem that manufactures are changing their ways to suit people. For examples, sofas have widened, seats in cars and trucks expanded, tables in restaurant doubled in size, elevators can carry more weight and etc.
Obesity is a problem that most people should be able to solve. Here are some ways you can solve obesity:
Eating the right food
* No white bread, rice, artificial sweeteners and among others
The way you cook your foods
* No microwaves or fryer
Counting Calories
* With today’s society more is better which is so untrue, eat accordingly
Having a correct exercise program
* Right frequency, time of day and intensity
Medication
* Check the side effect of your medication make sure its not weight gain.Obesity is also a growing problem in children and the only way you can stop you kids from gaining weight is by YOU setting a good example to them. It is best to start them young and let them know what is good and what is not and why. If they grow healthy they are most likely to become and stay healthy. Remember it starts with the parent.