More on Rimonabant for Obesity
Obesity is becoming a problem going out of hand. It is time to curtail the problem by resorting to some means or the other. Traditional obesity reduction methods like doing exercises and having a controlled diet are fast becoming a thing of the past. But one should never underestimate the potential of these past methods to curtail obesity. Read more
Obesity Causes and Diagnosis
Obesity means an excess amount of body fat. No general agreement exists on the definition of obesity in children as it does adults. Most professionals use published guidelines based on the body mass index(BMI), or a modified BMI for age, to measure obesity in children. Others define obesity in children as body weight at least 20% higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height, or a body fat percentage above 25% in boys or above 32% in girls. Read more
Obesity and Heart Failure
Severe obesity damages the body by its mechanical, metabolic and physiological adverse effects on normal bodily function. These “co-morbidities” affect nearly every organ in the body in some way, and produce serious secondary illnesses, which may also be life-threatening. The cumulative effect of these co-morbidities can interfere with a normal and productive life and can seriously shorten life, as well. The risk of developing these medical problems is proportional to the degree of obesity. Read more
