Obesity in Girls Triggered by Stress Hormone gwhqadmin March 17, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity in girls may be triggered by stress, a new study suggests. Depression can increase hormone levels in teenage girls, leading to weight gain...
Childhood Obesity Rates Driven by Snacking gwhqadmin March 15, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Childhood obesity rates have increased due to constant snacking by kids, according to a new study. In fact, snacking accounts for more than a quarter...
Obesity Driven by High-Traffic Areas gwhqadmin February 22, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity is attributed to many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. But, the street where you grow up could also affect your waistline later...
Obese Girls Benefit from Psychotherapy gwhqadmin January 6, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obese girls who undergo psychotherapy sessions show better weight management skills than girls who take a health education course. New research...
Belly Fat a Result of Social Stress, Study Shows gwhqadmin August 24, 2009 Breaking WLS News Belly fat might be more likely for those facing social stress, according to new research. And that's bad news for people facing financial difficulty,...
Overbearing Mothers May Influence Childhood Obesity gwhqadmin June 15, 2009 Breaking WLS News As the rate of obesity among children continues to soar, scientists are questioning whether restrictive feeding by mothers may be part of the...
Obesity Linked to Gum Disease gwhqadmin April 19, 2009 Breaking WLS News Obesity Linked to Gum Disease Research is showing that adults who are obese are at a higher risk for gum disease than people who weigh a few...
Recession May Be Affecting Our Waist Lines as well as Our Wallets gwhqadmin February 13, 2009 Breaking WLS News Recession May Be Affecting Our Waist Lines as well as Our Wallets The global economic crisis is hitting everybody’s wallet these days....