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Obesity is a complex disease that affects more than 650 million adults worldwide. It is possibly one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, and obesity in the Philippines is a serious health problem. This is due to the fact that obesity can lead to a number of serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, […]
Reviewed by John Paul Abrina, MD • Yesterday
It is a well-known fact that a person may become obese depending on their dietary and lifestyle choices. However, there can also be other contributing factors that make people gain excessive weight. What causes obesity and is it possible to eliminate these causes? Find out here. Everything You Need to Know About Obesity What Is Obesity? Since we’re […]
Reviewed by John Paul Abrina, MD • Yesterday
Obesity is a complex disease, and the risk factors of obesity are more than just too eating many cups of rice or being a couch potato. Similarly, obesity is more complex than simply having a high body-mass index (BMI). Like other diseases, obesity has personal, environmental, and genetic factors that come into play. Does this […]
Written by Stephanie Nera, RPh, PharmD • Yesterday
Obesity remains a major health concern worldwide. It is considered by the World Health Organization to be among the biggest threats to global health in 2019. Learning how to prevent obesity can go a long way in stopping this global health epidemic. In the Philippines, obesity also poses a grave threat. One in three Filipino adults […]
Obesity is a serious disease that affects more and more people each year. Over time, being obese can lead to problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart problems. Though, how would a person know if they are obese? Is there an obesity calculator that they can use, or would they need to visit their doctor […]
Reviewed by Chris Icamen • Yesterday
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There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding obesity, a serious and complex disease. But what exactly are some of the most common misconceptions about obesity? Obesity is reportedly linked to Filipinos developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, which account for more than 50 percent of deaths every year. Obesity is categorized in individuals who […]
Obesity is known as one of the world’s serious health risks today. It is considered a medical problem because it puts them at risk for certain health issues, such as heart problems, or even cancer. What exactly is the connection between obesity and cancer? To better understand the link, it would be helpful to first define […]
Reviewed by John Paul Abrina, MD • Yesterday
Obesity is not always caused because of a bad lifestyle, it can also be because of a number of other factors including family history, medical history, etc. With the help of a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to prevent diseases caused by being overweight. You can also take the help of appropriate medications and […]
Losing weight is a struggle for many people, especially when they already have obesity. But, experts say it’s crucial to attain a healthy weight because higher-than-normal BMI is associated with various diseases, like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Now, experts have discovered that tirzepatide, a new drug for Type 2 Diabetes, can be used separately […]
Reviewed by Regina Victoria Boyles, MD • Sep 20, 2022
Obesity is a disease that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, obesity has been declared an epidemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). While obesity has most commonly been associated with cardiovascular disorders, the link between obesity and musculoskeletal disorders cannot be ignored. For the most part, people with obesity who also have musculoskeletal disorders […]
Reviewed by Elfred Landas, MD • Yesterday
Who hasn't shied away from the weighing scale at some point in their life? For the most part, we see weight gain as the product of excessive food consumption, making it a sensitive topic of discussion. However, could there be more to obesity than eating too much? Is obesity genetic? This article digs deeper into […]
Reviewed by Chris Icamen • Yesterday
Many people use Body Mass Index or BMI to ascertain if their weight is still in the healthy range. Basically, BMI analyses if your weight is appropriate to your height. A BMI of 18.6 to 24.9 is deemed normal. For the Asia Pacific population, the normal values at 18.5 to 22.9. If you get values […]
Reviewed by Mia Dacumos, MD • Apr 13, 2021
To prevent sickness and to maintain good health, it is essential to eat the right food and get enough exercise and rest. If you are underweight, you can adjust your diet to eat more healthy food and build muscle mass. If you are overweight, you can also decrease calorie consumption and work out more. But how […]
Weight loss is a common goal for many of us, and it has proven to be a challenge. How should we go about shedding off the extra pounds? Should we focus more on fat-burning exercises or diet and nutrition? In this article, we will explore the “80 diet 20 exercise” theory. What is the 80 Diet […]
Reviewed by John Paul Abrina, MD • Jun 21, 2021
What is the connection between obesity and pregnancy? Firstly, women who have excess weight may have difficulty having a baby because of irregularities in the progesterone and estrogen levels in their bodies. The estrogen produced by fat cells may interfere with ovulation. Fertility may also affected by a high body mass index (BMI) because it impairs […]
Reviewed by Jobelle Ann Dela Cruz Bigalbal, MD • Jul 14, 2022
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