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A Global Health Crisis: The Alarming Rise of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity has become a significant global health crisis, nearly doubling since 1990 and impacting children across every continent. This troubling trend is linked to various factors, including the rise of ultra-processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and targeted advertising. As a result, childhood obesity is associated with severe health issues like hypertension and diabetes, raising alarms… Read More: A Global Health Crisis: The Alarming Rise of Childhood Obesity »

Abdominal Obesity Linked to Anxiety and Depression

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 22, 2018. Depression and anxiety are two leading mental health problems that have seen a dramatic rise in incidence in recent years. Worldwide, depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability,1,2 with rates rising 18% in the decade between 2005… Read More: Abdominal Obesity Linked to Anxiety and Depression »

Obesity and Brain Shrinkage

Carrying excessive weight is bad for your heart, increases your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, and might decrease your lifespan. But did you ever think that obesity could shrink your brain? Probably not, but according to new research, it may do just that—and potentially reduce your cognitive abilities as you get older. The study,… Read More: Obesity and Brain Shrinkage »

Childhood Obesity Week: Campaign to Spread Awareness

According to reports, one-third of children aged 2 to 19 have a BMI >85th percentile, and 18.5% have a BMI >95th percentile. Thus affecting 13.7 million children in the United States and 340 million children worldwide. Childhood Obesity week is being celebrated from 6th Jul – 12th Jul 2020. The prevalence of excess weight, obesity,… Read More: Childhood Obesity Week: Campaign to Spread Awareness »