Arthritis rates in the United States are rising and it may be a consequence of the rising obesity rate, according to a new study. Read the full story
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Obesity Contributes to Increased Arthritis Rates
Posted on 16 March 2010
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Weight Loss Surgery News – March 12, 2010
Posted on 12 March 2010
This week on WLS News, we’ll tell you which is better for losing weight and keeping it off: a diet low in fat, or low in carbs. Plus, find out how snacking is driving childhood obesity rates, and how stress can trigger obesity in girls. We’ll also explain why a diet high in fat could be deadly for women over 50, and why the growing rate of obesity in North America may be the reason that the number of arthritis sufferers is on the rise.
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