Obesity Health Risks

Your Fat Cells Control Your Brain

Stephen Barrie, ND | Posted 11.17.2011

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Stephen Barrie, ND

Instead of sitting idly by, waiting for a famine or a jog, fat cells continuously send dozens of potent chemical signals to tissues throughout the body, including the brain and other organs.

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Belly Bulge Can Be Deadly For Older Adults

AP | CARLA K. JOHNSON | Posted 11.17.2011

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CHICAGO — If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren...

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Childhood Obesity's Contribution To Heart Attacks

Joanna Dolgoff, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Joanna Dolgoff, M.D.

We can no longer wait until our children "grow out of their baby fat". Unfortunately, today's kids keep their baby fat and continue to add to it throughout their lives.

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Study: Obesity As Bad For Your Health As Smoking

AP | MARIA CHENG | Posted 11.17.2011

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LONDON — Being obese can take years off your life and in some cases may be as dangerous as smoking, a new study says. British researchers at the...

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