Sentences with phrase «increasing problem of obesity»

To combat the increasing problem of obesity, there is a wide range of cat food for «less active» cats.

It's important for pet guardians to be able to accurately compare the carb levels in different foods, given the rising rate of diabetes in cats, and the increasing problem of obesity in both dogs and cats.

Not exact matches

Stress either exacerbates or increases the risk of health issues like heart disease, obesity, depression, gastrointestinal problems, asthma, and more.

According to the study, a large part of the problem is that because obesity is on the rise, the «socially acceptable body weight is increasing,» which keeps people from feeling like they need to lose any weight for health purposes because they're about on par with the people around them.

Formula feeding risks include increased episodes of gastrointestinal infections, respiratory disease and chronic diseases / conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancers, lower IQ and more neurological problems.

Sleep deprivation in teens has also been linked to obesity, mental health problems, learning issues, and an increased risk of substance abuse problems.

Atkins rejects the advice of the food pyramid, instead asserting that the tremendous increase in refined carbohydrates is responsible for the rise in metabolic disorders of the 20th century, and that the focus on the detrimental effects of dietary fat has actually contributed to the obesity problem by increasing the proportion of insulin - inducing foods in the diet.

The issue of breastfeeding ought to be more of a priority in our country.It covers several major problems all in one.Healthcare, economy, environment, jobs (alot more would be created from an increase in nursing than from formula production) our children's performance in school and the rate of college attendance, obesity, and less unwanted pregnancies (sounds harsh but most of our world problems are connected to an exploding overpopulation and a lack of adequate resources).

Whether through problems of increasing obesity, addictions, mental health issues or an ageing population; better health policies, funding and support will be key to improving quality of life.»

It is highly associated with obesity and diabetes, and is one of the reasons for concern over the increasing rates of both problems in the U.S. NASH can lead to cirrhosis and to hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), so understanding its development is becoming more and more important.

«People with psoriasis, particularly those with more severe disease, have an increased risk for a variety of other health problems, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke and heart attack,» says board - certified dermatologist Jashin J. Wu, MD, FAAD, director of dermatology research at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center.

«Researchers widely acknowledge that receiving inadequate sleep is a serious problem and can potentially contribute to a variety of health complications, such as a weakened immune system or an increased risk for obesity and diabetes,» says Dr. Laura Scheinfeldt, lead author on the paper and a research scientist at Coriell.

If it does not function correctly, what is known as a circadian disruption or chronodisruption, has for years been linked to an increased incidence of cancer, obesity, diabetes, depression, cognitive problems or cardiovascular diseases.

Speaking about the research, Professor Mireia Jofre - Bonet from the Department of Economics at City, University of London and lead author of the study, said: «Our study confirms the close relationship between health and the economic environment as we found that the 2008 Great Recession led to a decrease in risky behaviour, such as smoking and drinking, but also an increase in the likelihood of obesity, diabetes and mental health problems.

The 2008 Great Recession resulted in changes to individuals» health behaviour, with a significant increase in the likelihood of obesity, diabetes and mental health problems, according to a new study from City, University of London and King's College London.

Both obesity and asthma are serious public health problems at historically high levels in the U.S., the authors note, and many researchers have associated obesity with the development of asthma and with an increased risk for asthma exacerbations.

He said: «Exercise is an indispensable part of children's health and wellbeing and is vital in tackling the increasing obesity problem worldwide.

«Obesity is a serious problem in modern society and both obesity and male infertility rates continue to increase,» says Zhide Ding from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine in China and the researcher in charge of theObesity is a serious problem in modern society and both obesity and male infertility rates continue to increase,» says Zhide Ding from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine in China and the researcher in charge of theobesity and male infertility rates continue to increase,» says Zhide Ding from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine in China and the researcher in charge of the study.

Fernández warns, «Given the obesity epidemic in the US and worldwide, an increase in those affected by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is expected in the coming decades and we still do not have a suitable treatment for this condition; A fundamental understanding of this medical problem is therefore essential for development of novel treatment strategies.»

Our findings suggest, however, that when breastfeeding mothers do not eat a moderate and healthy diet, there can also be increased risks of various health problems in the offspring, including obesity, diabetes, advanced puberty and reduced fertility,» said lead researcher Mengjie Wang, M.D., M.S., a graduate research assistant at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in Toledo, Ohio.

Atkins rejects the advice of the food pyramid, instead asserting that the tremendous increase in refined carbohydrates is responsible for the rise in metabolic disorders of the 20th century, and that the focus on the detrimental effects of dietary fat has actually contributed to the obesity problem by increasing the proportion of insulin - inducing foods in the diet.

«Obesity in pregnant women may increase children's risk of kidney, urinary tract problems.»

The association of maternal obesity during gestation and chronic conditions in children is beginning to be explored, 37,38 and previous studies alluded to an increased rate of health problems generally in caregivers of children with disabilities.39, 40 Associations between male sex and poverty and behavior / learning problems are congruent with other studies.41 - 43 The association of minority race / ethnicity with asthma and obesity and the inverse relationship of minority race / ethnicity with other physical conditions and behavior / learning problems are consistent with previous studies.12,43 - 45

There is also now abundant research that links BPA and phthalate exposure to such human health concerns as deformities of the male and female genitals; premature puberty in females; decreased sperm quality; and increases in breast and prostate cancers, infertility, miscarriages, obesity, type 2 diabetes, allergies and neurological problems, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Staying at a healthy weight can help prevent diseases and problems like obesity, hypertension, cholesterol levels etc., all of which can increase the risk of dementia.

Since milk stimulates insulin spikes, it would make sense to wonder whether milk increases our risk of obesity and the many other health problems associated with hyperinsulinemia (high insulin levels).

Lack of sleep has been shown to produce impairments equivalent to those of alcohol intoxication, [4] and can lead to various problems, like irritability, slower processing speed, poor decision making, low cognitive performance, increased risk of depression, obesity, and cardiovascular problems.

Lack of quality sleep is a symptom of obesity, which also fuels a whole host of negative health consequences that are exacerbated by obesity, creating a vicious cycle of weight gain and worsening sleep patterns and increasing health problems.

Yes, it tastes delicious by design, but consuming too much sugar has been linked to a wide range of health problems, including obesity and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

• Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, lung, gallbladder and stomach.2 - 6 • Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose and can cause reactive hypoglycemia.7 • Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract, including an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.8 - 12 • Sugar can interfere with your absorption of protein.13 • Sugar can cause food allergies.14 • Sugar contributes to obesity.15

Eating too much refined carbs will cause a sudden increase in your blood sugar, disrupt hormonal balance, cause deficiency in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, and lead to a series of health problems such as allergies, obesity, depression, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, alcoholism, and drug addiction.

The World Health Organization and United Nations this year concluded: «Exposure to E.D.C.s during fetal development and puberty plays a role in the increased incidences of reproductive diseases, endocrine - related cancers, behavioral and learning problems, including A.D.H.D., infections, asthma, and perhaps obesity and diabetes in humans.»

This is important because obesity is known to cause or increase the possibility of many other medical conditions like diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, obstructive sleep disorders, osteoarthritis of the joints, etc.The first step in dealing with the problem is figuring out the root cause of your obesity.

By the 1980s, other related conditions, including increased abdominal fat, obesity and high blood triglycerides, had been tied together in the same common thread by a condition called insulin resistance.2 Recognition that insulin resistance is a spectrum disorder was first proposed in 1979.3 This is a serious problem seen as the earliest manifestation of what became known in the 1990s as metabolic syndrome, 4 and which today incorporates all the above conditions.

Vending machines in schools are another problem that increases the risk of developing obesity.

But, as we now know, the scientific evidence is abundantly clear — consuming artificial sweeteners actually increase the risk of obesity, diabetes plus many other health problems.

According to Atkins Diet, there are two man reasons for the increasing obesity problems in western countries - firstly is the eating of refined carbohydrates and secondly saturated fat is taken as a nutritional problem whereas trans fat from sources such as hydrogenated oils must be avoided.

Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and other grains, can cause gastrointestinal problems for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, while consuming too much sugar can increase the risk of obesity, heart disease and tooth decay.

Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity can all increase your risk of experiencing health problems during menopause.

It is a indicator used by doctors to advice their patients of potential health problems, especially if there is a noticeable progressive increase in their BMI, and is currently the official metric for classifying individuals according to different obesity levels.

-- Too little sleep increases the risk of serious health problems including insulin resistance, obesity, and type II diabetes.

Obesity can increase your hamster's chances of joint problems, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic or life - threatening health problems.

Canine obesity increases the risk for osteoarthritis, insulin resistance, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and respiratory problems, kidney disease, some types of cancer, and cranial cruciate ligament injury.

Joint and locomotion problems, skin disease, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and increased incidents of diabetes, and even cancer are all linked to obesity.

- Obesity - Anesthesia involving the placement of an endotracheal tube - Development of kennel cough or other respiratory infection - Increased respiratory irritants in the air (cigarette smoke, dust, etc.)- Heart enlargement (the heart can get so big that it presses on the trachea)- If a secondary factor such as one of those listed above should occur and make a previously incidental collapsed trachea a problem, often removal of the secondary factor (weight loss program, getting an air filter, etc.) may clear up the symptoms of the collapsed trachea.

Besides the extra stress on joints, obesity can also increase the risk of heart disease, skin problems, high blood pressure, and other conditions.

The resulting obesity predisposes cats to a number of medical conditions (BOX 5), as well as an increased risk for orthopedic disease.21 Excess weight also contributes to the development of musculoskeletal diseases and places excessive strain on joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, thus aggravating existing health problems.

The AVMA policy statement goes on to say: ``... potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large - breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.»

• increases the risk of cardiac hemangiosarcoma by a factor of 1.6 • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of progressive geriatric cognitive impairment • triples the risk of obesity, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • quadruples the small risk (< 0.6 %) of prostate cancer • doubles the small risk (5; this is a common cancer and major cause of death in some breeds • triples the risk of hypothyroidism • increases the risk of obesity by a factor of 1.6 - 2, a common health problem in dogs with many associated health problems • causes urinary «spay incontinence» in 4 - 20 % of female dogs • increases the risk of persistent or recurring urinary tract infections by a factor of 3 - 4 • increases the risk of recessed vulva, vaginal dermatitis, and vaginitis, especially for female dogs spayed before puberty • doubles the small risk (< 1 %) of urinary tract tumors • increases the risk of orthopedic disorders • increases the risk of adverse reactions to vaccinations One thing is clear — much of the spay / neuter information that is available to the public is unbalanced and contains claims that are exaggerated or unsupported by evidence.

Even so, the AVMA deals HSUS a blow in its straightforward policy statement «potential health problems associated with spaying and neutering have also been identified, including an increased risk of prostatic cancer in males; increased risks of bone cancer and hip dysplasia in large - breed dogs associated with sterilization before maturity; and increased incidences of obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, and hypothyroidism.»