Men who are either over overweight or obese are at increased risk of having Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Obesity decreases blood flow to penis thereby causes sexual dysfunction. Australian scientists conducted research on 1,000 men to know the impact of obesity on their reproductive function. According to Statistics, 80% impotent men are obese. Obesity increases impotence risk in men by 30%. Obesity can cause chronic diseases like Heart diseases, Cancer, Diabetes and now sexual dysfunction. We should not underestimate psychological impact of obesity on one’s life. Mechanism of obesity causing heart diseases and impotence are similar. Obesity effects are due to defective blood circulation. If you are an obese person with sexual dysfunction, you are a high risk candidate for heart disease and vice versa. You should not use drugs like Viagra without doctor’s advice. Men who reduced their body weight through exercise had seen 70% reduction in Sexual dysfunction. 30% of obese men will be relieved from ED if they reduce their weight. Lifestyle changes and exercise are enough to reduce Erectile Dysfunction levels in men. … [Read more...]
Obesity lowers Breast Cancer survival rate
Obese women are at greater risk of developing breast cancer. Overweight women with high blood sugar and fat levels have more chance of developing breast cancer and have worst prognosis. Doctors conducted research study on 1,000 obese women. Of these, 561 women were diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This research study was conducted by Umea University scientists and published in the “Journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment”. Death rate is also high in women (both pre and post-menopausal) who are diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. High blood sugar levels in obese women are the major culprit for rise in breast cancer risk. In the research, obese and overweight women have shown lower survival rates than normal weight women. Inflammatory breast cancer (aggressive form) incidence is more in overweight women when compared to normal females. Severity of the breast cancer rises with increase in weight. Breast cancer recurrence is also high in obese women. Obesity is the side-effect of Tamoxifen, common breast cancer drug. Doctors need to tackle this problem. Obesity also increases risk of getting other cancers like Leukaemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thyroid Cancer, Kidney tumours and Colon Cancer. Obesity is the major culprit for increase in incidence of Diabetes, Hypertension and heart diseases. More than 60% of women over 60 years are either obese or weight in America. Why should we reduce weight? 1. To decrease risk of getting cancer. 2. To increase survival rate. 3. To reduce chance of recurrence. Disciplined diet and regular exercise help in reducing obesity levels in the population. … [Read more...]
Obesity linked to esophageal cancer
Obesity and high refined carbohydrate intake may cause oesophageal cancer, according to latest research study published in "The American Journal of Gastroenterology". Incidence of esophageal cancer is high in very obese people with BMI is more than 35. Obesity is also linked with Prostate cancer, breast and uterine cancer, colon cancer and kidney cancer. Risk for esophageal cancer is high in obese men than obese women. This research was done by Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland. Oesophageal cancer has very poor prognosis with below 20% survival rates. It is the eighth leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. Exact causes of oesophageal cancer are remaining unknown. People with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) are at high risk for esophageal cancer. Esophagectomy appears to be as safe in obese patients as in non-obese ones. One should need to decrease carbohydrate intake especially refined ones to prevent obesity epidemic. … [Read more...]
Is overweight good for health?
Being slightly overweight is good for health, according to a United States federal research. According to the research results published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, overweight protect us from some causes of death. Researchers analysed death data of 2.3 American adults. Overweight people are at low risk for deaths from tuberculosis, emphysema, pneumonia, emphysema and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers, the extra fat in these people may provide additional vital energy to fight against these diseases. 5 to 8 kilogram extra weight is not as harmful as many thinks off. Overweight: Body Mass Index (BMI) -25 to 30. 65% of Americans are obese. According to World Health Organisation, more than 400 million people are overweight around the world. Obesity: Body Mass Index – above 30. 30% of American adults are obese. Obesity increases mortality from diabetes, cancer, heart disease and kidney diseases. But overweight is not associated with excess deaths from cancer and heart diseases. Overweight increases death risk from diabetes and kidney disease. Obesity especially increases risk for some cancers like Colon cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and kidney cancer. People with BMI of more than 30 are at high risk for obesity related disorders. More research is needed on this controversial subject. … [Read more...]
Obesity: Main cause of cancers in non-smokers
Smoking is the number one cause of cancers in smokers but obesity is the main cause of cancers in non-smokers, according to a research study by British scientists. Non-smokers can prevent cancers by eating healthy diet and staying away from junk food. The research was funded by World Cancer Research fund and will be submitted at Royal society conference. Obesity and cancer: Obesity is the number one avoidable cause of cancer in non-smokers. Courtesy: Medicallook. 1. Obesity increases the breast cancer risk by increasing the level of oestrogen hormones and is the major reason for bowel cancer (12%) and kidney cancer in men. Obesity is responsible for 10-15% of breast cancers. Obesity increases breast cancer risk by 30% in post menopausal women. 2. Obesity increases bowel cancer risk by 60% in over weight men. 3. Obesity is responsible for 25% of kidney cancers. 4. 30% of oesophageal cancers are due to obesity. 5. Obesity is the major factor for 40% of womb cancers. Increased consumption of fast foods and soft drinks are raising Obesity to epidemic levels due to empty calories. Lack of physical activity is adding fuel to this fire. Vigorous daily exercise for 30-45 minutes is necessary for keeping weight under control. Government should ban junk food advertisements in the media. … [Read more...]
Obesity pandemic is rapidly spreading
Obesity pandemic is rapidly spreading all over the world and is a major factor for rising incidence of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. 40% of men and 30% of women are overweight while 25% of men and 27% of women are obese, according to an extensive International study. The obesity survey was conducted on 168, 159 people aged 18 to 80 in 63 countries by INSERM (France health institute) researchers. This is the largest ever study was conducted on Obesity incidence and the results are alarming. The results of the survey were published in the “Circulation”, an American Heart Association journal. Image Courtesy: China.org Researchers took waist circumference as a tool to measure obesity as Waist circumference (Abdominal Adiposity or visceral fat) is more accurate marker of diabetes and heart disease than BMI. More than 30% of men and 50% of women have more than recommended waistlines and are at high risk for diabetes and heart diseases. Canada and South Africa are the top countries in obesity (average BMI IS 29) while Eastern Asia has only 7% obese people. For men, 5.5 inches increase in waist circumference will increase heart disease incidence by 35%. More number of people are becoming obese due to change in lifestyle and eating habits. Obesity pandemic will show severe effects in future due to rise in childhood obesity rates. Government should ban junk food ads and parents should encourage exercise activity in children by controlling TV watching habits. … [Read more...]
Obesity increases esophageal cancer link
Obese people six times more likely to get gullet cancer than normal weight people, according to a study published in the British journal “Gut”. Obesity and gastric acid reflux are major risk factors for developing esophageal cancer. Combination of both factors will increase gullet cancer risk by 16 times. Highly obese people with body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more are at very high risk of developing gullet cancer than people with a BMI of between 18.5 and 25. Obesity is the second most cause of cancer while smoking is the most common cancer cause. Obesity is also responsible for diabetes and heart diseases. United States of America is the number one country in obesity. How does Obesity raise cancer risk? 1. Obesity increases insulin level in the body which raises production of insulin-like growth factor. 2. Both hormones stimulate cell proliferation and inhibit apoptosis (cell destruction). 3. Above 2 causes are triggers for cancer development. Obesity is already reaching epidemic proportions even in children due to junk food eating habits and lack of exercise. Obesity “time bomb” will explode at any time. … [Read more...]
How to control Obesity epidemic?
Obesity is gradually attaining epidemic proportions not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. People are getting obese cutting across country, class, economical status and region. Lack of physical exercise, junk food habits, lack of awareness and advertisements are fuelling the growth of obesity. Surprisingly, obesity is rapidly growing in low to middle income families due to use of cheap junk foods. Obesity causes more than 50 diseases of which Diabetes, heart disease and stroke are major ones. It is very difficult to control blood sugar and blood pressure in obese patients. They gradually develop metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance if they failed to control their weight. How to control Obesity? 1. Exercise for 30-45 minutes is best. Brisk walking is ideal and simple exercise to control one’s weight. 2. Eating diet rich in vegetables and fruits is good. 3. Stay away from fast foods which are rich in unsaturated fatty acids. 4. Never skip breakfast. 5. Stay away from soft drinks and other high calorie diet. 6. Encourage children to play physical games than computer games. 7. Schools should not allow the vendors to sell soft drinks and fast foods in their campuses. 8. Parents should control TV watching habits of children. 9. Governments should levy higher taxes on junk foods and high calorie drinks. Controlling weight is in our hands. We just need determination to control this epidemic. … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity causes
Eating fast foods, lack of exercise, soft drinks and TV advertisements are the major reasons for increase in childhood obesity among American children, according to the research study published in the American Journal of Preventive medicine. This research study was done by researchers at Michigan University and the the University of Illinois at Chicago. Schools are providing easy access to the high-fat, high-sugar and salty foods thereby encouraging unhealthy diet habits. Students are avoiding physical education classes as they are getting older. Most schools offer easy access to soft drinks for extra income. Television advertisements are playing major role in increasing junk food eating habits. Surprisingly, teens from lower-income families are eating more junk foods due to lack of money to buy healthy foods, according to the study. One in 6 American children and teens are overweight, according to the US Surgeon general office. 70% of these overweight children will grow into obese adults. Obesity is major risk factor for causing type 2 Diabetes and hypertension. Depression is more in obese children due to low self-esteem. Parents should create ideal environment for children to increase physical activity in them. They should control TV watching habits and unhealthy diet habits. Childhood Obesity already reached epidemic proportions especially in developed countries. If proper measures are not taken, this time bomb will explode by causing chronic diseases like Diabetes when they will get older. Parents, schools and Governments should play active role in controlling childhood obesity. … [Read more...]
