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Obesity & Health

Learn more about the health risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related health issues. If you are overweight, take advantage of the benefits of losing weight by reaching a healthy weight.

Diabetes Diet: A Step by Step Guide

If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, learn the basics of the diabetes diet with this step by step guide.

Obesity and Sex

Do you think that losing weight can improve your sex life? In research studies, scientists have found mixed results. Find out how weight loss may or may not make a difference.

Do I Need to Lose Weight?

Are you worried that you're carrying around some extra pounds? Here's how to find out if you really need to lose weight or not.

Obesity: What are the Causes?

Learn more about what causes obesity ... it can be more complicated than you may think.

Obesity: What are the Risks?

Find out the health risks of being obese.

Health Risks of Obesity: Gallstones

This article will help you understand more about gallstones and the connection between obesity and gallstones.

Health Risks of Obesity: Heart Disease

Learn about the connection between heart disease and your weight and what you can do to reduce this risk.

Health Risks of Obesity: Incontinence

Learn more about a health risk related to obesity, urinary incontinence.

Health Risks of Obesity: Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are connected, so much so that more than 85% of the people diagnosed with it are overweight. This article will help you understand type 2 diabetes and the connection between type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Treatments and Concerns

Could your unexplained weight gain be caused by an underactive thyroid? This article will explain the symptoms, treatments, and health concerns related to hypothyroidism.

Medical Concerns of Obesity

Learn how you gain weight and what medical issues may affect your weight-loss efforts. From the Adam Weight Loss Guide.

The Health Benefits of Losing Weight

Losing weight brings many benefits, including decreased risk factors for many health issues.

Stretch Marks: What are They and Can They be Removed?

Learn what stretch marks are and if they can be fixed.

The Benefits of a Healthy Weight

Learn about some of the major health improvements you can experience if you lose weight.

Watch Your Waist: Waistline Circumference

Waist circumference can be an important indicator of how your weight is affecting your overall health risks. This article will help you understand how to measure waist circumference.

Weight Loss and Gallstones

Gallstones are a risk of rapid weight gain or loss, such as 10 pounds or more. Yo yo dieting and weight cycling can lead to gallstones.

What is Cellulite?

Learn what cellulite is and if any methods will eliminated it or lessen its appearance.

Facts About Belly Fat

Belly fat is a problem for many of us. Learn what causes and what really works to get rid of it.

Excess Skin After Weight Loss

Does everyone who loses a lot of weight have extra or saggy skin?

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