PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OBESITY: WEIGHT LOSS GOALS
There is strong evidence that weight loss in overweight and obese individuals decreases their risk of diseases, such as heart conditions and diabetes. The general goals of weight loss and management are to reduce body weight, prevent further weight gain, and [...]
The Obesity Epidemic
The Obesity Epidemic
Hello. My name is Gina, I’m 17 years old, and I weigh 340 pounds (155 kg). I’ve been overweight since I was 12 years old. I used
to go to school, but I dropped out because people make fun of me. I have missed my entire time in high school because of
being [...]
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL ABUSE
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL ABUSE
There are health concerns associated with the overuse or abuse of any drug. Abuse can occur with any over-the-counter or prescription drug, including weight loss products. Some of those health concerns are discussed here.
Laxatives and Diuretics
Many people abuse laxatives and diuretics in [...]
Diet Pill Abuse
Diet Pill Abuse
This book has examined how diet pills work and which herbal and prescription products are most commonly used for weight loss.
Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and body dysmorphic syndrome may lead someone to abuse both over-the-counter and prescription diet pills. There are health and legal ramifications of diet [...]
Report in The Lancet Further Boosts Interest in Weight-Loss Drug Acomplia
A report published in this week’s issue of the prestigious medical journal, The Lancet, further stoked interest in the promising new weight-loss drug Acomplia (rimonabant) but in fact provided little new information.
The report was based on one-year results from the RIO–Europe clinical trial, which [...]
Diet Pills: The Future
Diet Pills: The Future’
The quest for the perfect weight loss drug continues as the prevalence of obesity in the United States and other industrialized
countries rises.Why has it been so difficult for drug manufacturers to develop the “perfect” diet pill? One reason is that the causes of obesity are not [...]
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight SURGERY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight SURGERY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight and Maintain Weight Loss When a patient is faced with severe obesity and has multiple health problems because of it, weight loss surgery might be necessary. Doctors will consider whether the person would live for another five years if [...]
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Ultimately, changes in behavior lead to successful weight loss more than anything else. Changes in behavior may have a much larger impact on weight loss than once thought. High stress can lead to overeating. People who are in a period of emotional turmoil (such as the [...]
