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New research finds obesity result of genetics, not diet According to Statistics Canada, about a quarter of all Canadians are now considered to be obese.Most people tend to put the blame for the excess weight on over-eating, but that might not be the case. [Read more]
Men are in denial about obesity A survey of obese people has thrown up interesting facts - almost half of the males are in complete denial while only about a third concede they were overweight or obese. Based on a survey of 34,000 people, the study found that men from lower economic strata were even more ... [Read more]
State-mandated obesity tests begin Childhood obesity is a rising concern for parents, but Texas schools are getting involved. Senate Bill 530 was passed in 2007 by the Texas Legislature to mandate fitness assessment for all students in grades three-12 beginning in the 2007-08 school year. [Read more]
"I Won't Change" If you are considering weight loss surgery, someone in your life has probably expressed fears that surgery and weight loss will change you--the person they love just as you are now. It may be tempting to respond, "I won´t change," but chances are, you will. You may even transform in ... [Read more]
Staying Centered OH members like you want to reach a variety of goals...Click any of the following goals to make them your own!- Feel sexy again!- Become free of obesity-related health issues.- Enjoy having my picture taken.- Do things with family without getting tired.- Swim without a T-shirt on.- Buy myself a ... [Read more]
Intimacy, Sexuality and the Weight Loss Patient Sexual satisfaction is highly correlated with body image for women. Research shows that if women feel fat, they are less sexual than if they feel thin. Although there are many possible explanations, women seem to have more trouble with confidence in the "dating game" after weight loss surgery than men. ... [Read more]
The Lap Band Golden Rules In his book The LAP-BAND Solution--A Partnership for Weight Loss, Paul O´Brien, MD, a world leader in bariatric surgery and weight loss, shares what he calls the "Golden Rules" for the LAP-BAND. Dr. O´Brien--head of the Centre for Obesity Research and Education at Monash University, Melbourne, and National Medical Director ... [Read more]
Ask OH! Members like you asked, and OH´s network of professionals answered!Do you have a question you would like to ask of a plastic surgeon, bariatric surgeon, fitness expert, dietitian, psychologist or other bariatric professional? Send your questions to AskOH@obesityhelp.com, and we will print answers to select questions in future issues.Q: I ... [Read more]
