Obesity

The World Health Organization reported that in 2022, 1 in 8 people worldwide were living with obesity. Obesity has become increasingly common due to changes in dietary patterns, reduced physical activity and modern lifestyles that make processed foods more accessible and sedentary behaviour more prevalent. As a result, obesity is now a major global health […]

Obesity is a complex disease involving too much body fat. Although it may appear to be a cosmetic concern, it is in fact a medical condition that increases the risk of many other diseases.1 Obesity is diagnosed using body mass index (BMI), a measure calculated from a person’s weight and height. A BMI of 30

Obesity is a complex disease wherein there is too much body fat. It is a serious condition that increases the risk of many other health problems. Obesity results from a mix of genetic, environmental, dietary and lifestyle factors. Many factors can make weight loss difficult, and insufficient sleep is one of them.1 The body follows

Obesity is a complex, long-lasting condition. Excess body fat can trigger inflammation (swelling) and long-term metabolic changes, increasing the risk of serious health complications. The greater the excess weight and the longer it is carried, the higher the associated health risks.1 Studies show that obesity in adulthood increases the risk of the following conditions: Encouragingly,