American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘obesity’
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a buildup of fat in the liver. It is a common condition.
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Diabetes
Diabetes occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly.
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Childhood Overweight and Obesity: Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Good nutrition and regular physical activity can help your child achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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Obesity and Pregnancy
Women who are obese can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…
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Prescription Weight-loss Medicines
Prescription weight-loss medicines can help obese people lose weight in combination with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a set of risk factors for heart disease. These include high blood…
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Finding the Right Addiction Treatment Program
Admitting you have an addiction is hard to do. Find the treatment program that’s right for you.
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Surgery for Obesity
Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so that your body absorbs less of…
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What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan
Learn about the different factors that can affect your efforts to lose weight. Talk to your doctor before you start…
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Obesity
Obesity occurs when you weigh more than what is considered healthy for your age, gender, and height. It can cause…
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Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health
Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. Learn how to improve your health with tips for…
