Obesity Risks

Obesity Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in People Over 50

The importance of maintaining a healthy weight continues to be important even as we age. In fact, obesity in adults age 50 or older may be even more likely to cause type 2 diabetes. However, recent research indicates that there may be a point when this risk begins to decline.

Health Risks For Obese Children

It’s well known that obesity can lead to health complications in adults, but it can also have negative consequences for younger generations. Recent studies show that obese children are more likely to suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than children who are not overweight or obese.

Obesity as Risky as Heavy Smoking

Researchers in Stockholm have shown that being overweight or obese may be as hazardous to your health as smoking cigarettes.

Gastric Band Surgery and Kidney Stones

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery in order to overcome severe obesity may be at an increased risk for urolithiasis, the development of stones in the kidney, bladder, or urinary tract. However, recent studies have shown that patients who undergo gastric banding procedures may have a lower risk for urolithiasis than gastric bypass patients.

Link Between Obesity and Diabetes Discovered

While physicians have long been aware that being overweight or obese can lead to developing Type 2 diabetes, the specific link between the two conditions has not been exactly clear. New research may have helped identify the exact correlation between obesity and Type 2 diabetes and given insight that can lead to the development of new medications.

How Does Obesity Cause Heart Disease?

According to the American Heart Association, obesity is the number-one indicator that you may be at risk for heart disease. How does carrying excess weight affect your heart?

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