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Entries Tagged as 'Obesity'

Hoodia - An Elixir that Fights Obesity

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Humanity is always in search of a wonder drug that ends all physical ailments. While it is a wishful thinking yet, there are areas where the dream is almost accomplished. One such problem that has got an answer is obesity.
Obesity is the excessive deposition of fat in the subcutaneous layer that increases the weight of […]

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Childhood Obesity Is Everyone’s Problem

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Reducing childhood obesity in the U.S. needs to be a #1 priority. Here are some ways you can help:
Parents: Set a good example. Instead of focusing on a diet for one child in the family, focus on improving the health of all family members by removing junk foods from the home, and preparing or purchasing […]

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Kids Diabetes Alert

April 6th, 2008 · No Comments

When most people think of diabetes, they usually either think of young kids with Type I diabetes who need daily insulin shots or older, overweight adults with Type II diabetes.
Now though, with the childhood obesity epidemic, there has also been a big increase in the number of children with Type II diabetes, which used to […]

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