Childhood obesity continues to be major problem in the United States and throughout the world, and can result in negative health consequences.  Childhood obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes and other obesity related disorders for children and adolescents.  These problems have previously only been seen in adults with obesity.  The childhood obesity epidemic has […]

Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as well as worsens several risk factors for heart disease and stroke.  Diet and exercise can work for some individuals in their effort to lose weight.  In addition, several new medications have been approved for those individuals who fail to lose weight with dieting and exercise.  […]

Many plastic containers such as water jugs, bottles, and food containers contain a compound termed bisphenol A (BPA) that is used as a coating to protect the lining.  BPA is also used in some dental fillings and for the restoration of tooth cavities.  Recently, there has been much controversy regarding the safety of the compound […]

The worldwide diabetes rate has continued to increase alongside the obesity epidemic.  The World Health Organization estimates that there are approximately 350 million individuals worldwide with diabetes, and this will continue to grow due to the ongoing obesity epidemic and the world’s aging population.  There are several risk factors for diabetes and these include being […]

The obesity epidemic has continued at an increasing rate in both adults and children.  There are some obese and overweight individuals who have no metabolic derangements and carry no additional health risks due to their weight.  These people are very few and are part of a small minority of individuals.  For the vast majority of […]

Regular physical exercise has many health benefits and these include reduced stress levels, improved cardiovascular endurance, better physical fitness, and the delayed onset of chronic medical conditions.  In addition, regular physical exercise reduces the risk of developing obesity and its associated complications, including type 2 diabetes.  We have previously discussed the finding that morning exercise […]

The benefits of regular exercise are very well known.  Regular exercise increases energy levels, improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, and helps prevent obesity by increasing energy expenditure.  Regular exercise also helps prevent chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancers.  We have previously discussed the finding that physical fitness […]

There are several risk factors for being overweight and obese.  Some risk factors are genetic in nature while others are environmental.  The environmental risk factors include overeating and lack of regular exercise.  Sleep deprivation is a less well known risk factor for becoming overweight and obese.  Sleep deprivation can lead to obesity by several different […]

Diabetes is classified as either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.  Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that results from destruction of insulin secreting beta islet cells of the pancreas.  The onset of type 1 diabetes is usually in childhood and patients become insulin dependent.  Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in adults.  […]

Just as adult obesity has become an ever growing epidemic, childhood obesity has also become a worldwide problem.  Despite efforts to reverse this trend, there have been very few interventions that have helped combat the growing problem of childhood obesity.  Childhood obesity leads to adult obesity and both carry a number of medical problems that […]