Few Americans know all the risks of obesity
invite response
2013 Jan 6, 11:50pm 44,887 views 91 comments
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Y
2013 Jan 9, 6:30am
Y
2013 Jan 9, 6:30am
Your not supposed to give the secret away so quickly....it'll kill the thread.
Eat less crap. Exercise.
Done.
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Thedaytoday
2013 Jan 9, 6:33am
Thedaytoday
2013 Jan 9, 6:33am
Eat less crap. Exercise.
Done.
Your a genius you just solved the worlds obesity problem.
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JodyChunder
2013 Jan 9, 7:39am
JodyChunder
2013 Jan 9, 7:39am
I like a lot of what Doc Paskowitz has to say on nutrition, health and well being in general. He's truly a living legend, and his book Surfing and Health is well worth a gander -- even if you don't surf (I don't).
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http://news.yahoo.com/poll-few-americans-know-risks-obesity-085408215.html
Only 7 percent of people surveyed mentioned cancer, although doctors long have known that fat increases the risk of developing cancers of the colon, breast, prostate, uterus and certain other sites. Plus, being overweight can make it harder to spot tumors early and to treat them.
Then there's the toll on your joints, especially the knees. About 15 percent of people knew obesity can contribute to arthritis, a vicious cycle as the joint pain then makes it harder to exercise and shed pounds.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol and strokes were fairly low on the list. Infertility didn't get a mention.
Also, 5 percent put respiratory problems on the list. Studies show people who are overweight are at increased risk of sleep apnea and asthma, and that dropping pounds can help improve their symptoms.