Obesity

Sleep deprivation and weight gain

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Studies have shown that there is definitely a correlation between people that are sleep deprived and weight gain which can lead to obesity. Reports on this subject are mixed due to the fact that obese people are more likely to have respiratory issues and sleep apnea which can lead to sleep deprivation. However, there is [...]

Causes of childhood obesity

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Childhood obesity is definitely on the rise. Studies show that at least 15% of all children are obese today. Statistics show that genetics and health issues can be contributed to childhood obesity to a lesser degree, however the main contributions to childhood obesity are behavioral in origin and can be prevented to a large degree. [...]

Beneficial effects of leptin on weight control in obese people

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Leptin, the protein product of the obesity gene (Ob gene), is a 16 kDa, 146 amino acid residue and a blood-borne protein secreted from white adipocytes. Leptin has received considerable attention for its potential for the therapeutic treatment of human obesity. Obesity, defined as an excess of body fat relative to lean body mass, is [...]

Health benefits of long-term weight loss in obesity treatment

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Weight loss has been universally acknowledged as a critical factor in the treatment and prevention of hypertension, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidaemia, type 2 diabetes, cardiorespiratory failure and other chronic degenerative diseases. Sustained moderate weight loss not only shows beneficial effects in obesity, but also in hyperlipidaemia, diabetes, hypertension, and other diseases associated with excess body [...]

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