Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is beneficial for a number of reasons. A healthy weight lowers a person's chance of developing diabetes, sleep apnea, certain cancers, heart disease, and various other health conditions. Some find that when they are at a healthy weight they have more...
Obesity and overweight are public health issues across the globe. The World Health Organization says worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. According to the State of Childhood Obesity and data from the National Survey of Children's Health,...
People have many options when they seek to lose weight. Fad diets may promise quick results, but highly restrictive eating plans or marathon workout sessions can be dangerous. Taking shortcuts or risks in the hopes of losing weight can lead to various health issues and ultimately put people's...