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Post-op Soul Searching by Donna Patient Expert

"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our own story, is the bravest thing you'll... Read on »

Bumpy Roads by Donna Patient Expert

I know. It's been a while. Too long... a rough few months. I've been preoccupied somewhat since... Read on »

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HEALTHY1 updated their goal to Drink more water: 3 cups per day.. May 20 2013

HEALTHY1 updated their goal to Drink more water: 3 cups per day.. May 12 2013

HEALTHY1 updated their goal to Drink more water: 3 cups per day.. May 11 2013

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Introduction

Obesity is when a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex. A person is considered obese if they have a Body Mass Index (BMI) - weight in kilograms divided by their... » Read on

Definition

Obesity can be measured in different ways. An easy way is to simply step on the scales and compare your actual weight with your ideal weight. Any health or diet book will give this... » Read on

Facts

Obesity is fast becoming the developed world's biggest health problem. Adult obesity rates have almost quadrupled (become four times as great) over the last 25 years,... » Read on

Symptoms

Being a little bit overweight tends not to cause too many noticable problems, but once you are carrying a few extra stones, symptoms will affect your daily life. ... » Read on

Causes

Obesity does not just happen overnight - it develops gradually from poor diet and lifestyle choices and, to some extent, from your genes. Lifestyle... » Read on

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