Tag Archives: obesity

Are Low Income and Obesity Related?

In 2002 obesity among the poor climbed 147%, according to medicinenet.com. Those in the poverty level are the fastest growing group when it comes to obesity. Often the reasons they are obese are due to things largely out of their control. Obesity among the poor can be attributed to many things however the most common are lack of exercise, food choices and no access to health food stores or supermarkets. Continue reading

Spider and Varicose Veins Atlanta

Over 80 million people are affected by either Spider Veins or Varicose Veins. Spider veins specifically are small red, blue , or purple veins on the surface of the skin. These Spider veins are a result of a patient’s veins, which have one-way valves that channel blood back to the heart from the extremities, malfunctioning. When valves malfunction blood flow becomes irregular, congesting the veins and this can result in very painful, or noticeable spider veins. Continue reading

Obesity in Oregon

Obesity has taken center stage during many different discussions both nationwide and at the local level. From education to healthcare costs, people want to talk about it and find a solution. According to Obesityaction.org, in 2004 more than 21% of Oregon’s population was considered obese, that number rose to more than 23% in 2006. The causes for this upward trend are unlimited. Continue reading

The Stress and Strain And Hair Loss Association

Is there a relationship between tension and hair loss? The consequences of tension on the human body are overwhelming, and the kinship between stress and hair loss is something that takes extra inquiry. Continue reading

Can it ever be easy to loose weight ?

Weight is not just a simple health problem and an easy weight loss treatment that works 100 percent of the time doesn’t exist; surprisingly, there are methods that provide a high degree of success. Being overweight is the cause of many medical conditions which require long term attention but obesity also affects the way we see ourselves as well. Continue reading