Obesity

The Weight of Emotions: The Impact of Obesity on Mental Well-being

August 25th, 2023|Obesity, Obesity and Emotions|

Childhood obesity is a rather severe medical issue that affects both adolescents and children. The condition can be especially problematic because excess weight can lead to problems in children that were previously associated with adults, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. And also, there are the very real emotional effects of being overweight, which

Obesity Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens

July 20th, 2022|High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Obesity|

High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition we usually associate with elderly people. It is estimated that around 66% of people, roughly more than 100 million of adult Americans suffer from high blood pressure. Unfortunately, due to the obesity epidemic, more and more teenagers are getting affected by high blood pressure. Actually, high blood