You may not know it, but obesity is a disease. People who are obese aren’t just “overeating.” Obesity is a complex disease that goes deeper than cosmetic issues and can be life-threatening. Someone who is obese is at a higher risk of getting diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, heart disease, and many types…
Obesity
The Obesity Epidemic and What It Means for You
Having too much fat on your body might not seem as dangerous as a virus pandemic, but obesity can be just as damaging as any infectious disease to an individual. The U.S. obesity epidemic is readily apparent, with about 34% of adults and 15% of children and adolescents being obese – and these percentages continue…
