Author:livlife2016

It is indeed very alarming to realize that obesity has doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over the past 3 decades. Overweight and obese are a result of the caloric imbalance; very few calories being used up compared to the rate of consumption. It...

As the obesity levels remain unabated, the popularity for bariatric surgery also finds new heights. To optimize long-term health after bariatric surgery, it is essential to recognize symptoms of nutritional deficiency, and get a nutrition rich diet plan with supplements (if needed) for any deficit...

A population based matched cohort study was recently performed on the effects of Bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes . Compared were 2167 obese adults with no history of diabetes with 2167 controls matched for age, HbA1c , sex and BMI, who did not undergo...

The EU's highest court considered the case of a male child minder in Denmark named Karsten Kaltoft who says he was sacked for being just too fat! The court has stated that obesity could be a hindrance to “full and effective participation” at work. This...

Pregnancy is a beautiful time for the mother-to-be and the family. Let this joyous time not be shadowed by any risk that the baby might face. Be aware of the risks that maternal obesity might have on the new-born. If you are only planning to...

Mrs. J (50) has had diabetes for eight years. All of 5 feet tall and weighing a little over 155 kg, she has four insulin injections a day along with several other related tablets. Her sugar levels though have remained high still. What was more...

Research of more than 20 years suggests that bariatric surgery may be the best option for reversing type 2 diabetes for people with a BMI as low as 30, according to a review.The results, from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) symposium held last year,...

Bariatric surgery has now widely gained acceptance as a treatment option for health conditions like diabetes and hypertension, which is caused by excessive weight gain. In India, several political big-wigs have also opted for bariatric surgery to reduce weight and control their underlying health problems. However,...

A recent study funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, have given us more insight into world-wide obesity statistics. It is has attained the status of a major public health epidemic, in both developing and developed nations, claim researchers at the Institute for Health...