Childhood Obesity Needs Medical Intervention

In a survey of 2,179 Americans including 728 parents, only 54% said they would consider it very important to seek medical attention for an overweight or obese child.

More than 80% said it was important to seek help for symptoms of asthma and diabetes.
More that 70% said they would do so for learning disability.

The survey shows that many parents would not seek medical intervention for childhood obesity, but would do so for the problems associated with it.


Of those who took the survey:
1-80% of the parents said they were best suited to prevent obesity in the child.
2- 83% said they look to schools for assistance.
3- More than 90% said they would take their child to a doctor for weight related issues if the teacher said the child had a health problem.

Only 54% consider it very important to seek the help of a doctor.

Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years and parents lack of understanding of its seriousness is a major concern.

Based on the results of the survey, for childhood obesity to be treated, parents and teachers need to be educated not only in mangaging weight, but in knowing when medical intervention is necessary.

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Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report

The way you use your iPod or Blackberry could be risky to your health.

According to a recent report there are ways to promote health while using them:
-Don't multi-task
-Take a break from texting to exercise
-Keep the volume down

Read the report:
Your iPod and BlackBerry Can Hurt Your Health - US News and World Report

Do your texting while standing or walking,this will burn excess calories and keep you physically active.

Obesity Could Raise Risks of General Anesthesia - US News and World Report

Obese patients are at risk for serious complications during anaesthesia.

According to a recent study, they are twice as likely to develop air way complications as non-obese ones while under general anaesthetic.

Read about this study:
Obesity Could Raise Risks of General Anesthesia - US News and World Report

Obesity is an avoidable health risk factor that can be reduced by consumer/patient health education. Online programs are available to teach people how to eliminate or reduce it.

Knowledge and awareness of these health risk factors can prepare one for medical interventions such as general anaesthetic.

Read about one program:
http://wellingdigital.wordpress.com

Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk? - US News and World Report

According to  recent research, people who drink diet soda are more liklely to develop strokes than those who don't.

The study involved 2, 564 participants age 69 on average,  they were asked about the type of soda they drink and how often.
Researchers found those who drank the diet soda were 61% more likely to have a vascular event.
 

Read the report:
Can Diet Soda Boost Your Stroke Risk? - US News and World Report

10 Signs You're Exercising Too Much - On Fitness (usnews.com)

Here they are a list of the 10 signs, then click the link to for details of each.

1. Decreased performance
2. Disinterest in exercise
3. Mood changes
4. Delayed recovery time
5. Elevated resting heart rate
6. Fatigue
7. Insomnia
8. Diminished appetite
9. Fat gain
10. Weakened immune system

\10 Signs You're Exercising Too Much - On Fitness (usnews.com)

Keeping Weight Under Control During Xmas Holidays-Tips

If you are planning a healthy holiday and weight loss is on your list, here are healthy tips

1-Managing hunger by drinking water before meals is an effective way to aid a weight loss diet.

According to a recent study, those who drank 2 glasses of water before meals lost 15 1/2 pounds after 12 weeks while those on a calorie reduce diet only lost 11 pounds.
To make use of this finding, drink two glasses of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2-Here are some weight loss tips that can be added to your physical exercise and diet plans. It is from an article in the USNews& World Report.
They are not to replace exercise or diet but to compliment them, six are mentioned:

1-Hot soup
2-Don't eat heavily just before bed
3-Live like a city dweller
4-Try a dash of chilli pepper
5-Weigh yourself once daily
6-Limit caloric beverages

Read how to incorporate them in your daily routine.

Remember ask for gifts of health should you need them.

Planning a Healthy Christmas Holiday & New Year?

Christmas is a time for giving gifts, celebrations, parties, food, drinks and booze.

The new year is a time for resolutions. Many resolutions are made, but many are quickly and easily broken. Some reasons for failed resolutions are:

• Resolution not realistic
• Resolution not a priority

Many resolutions are centered around lifestyle changes, self improvement and healthier living. A popular one is ' to lose weight.'

This year at the health boot camp attendees can learn healthy habits as they celebrate the holiday season.  They can set realistic resolutions based on needs.

The camp is online at the webiste without a trip and unnecessary costs. Attendees have an opportunity to preview to prepare.

Attendees will follow the instructions given, they will incorporate them into their daily routine, making changes as necessary.The instructions are for reducing or eliminating health risk factors that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles.

Without leaving home and office they get to identify barriers to healthy lifestyle, barriers to successful New Year resolutions.