The most extreme cases of obesity are more dangerous to health than smoking, according to the latest analysis by the National Cancer Institute (USA) based on 20 international prospective studies and published in the journal Plos Medicine. This is the largest study on the effects of class 3 or morbid obesity on mortality.
Diet is not the only factor that influences obesity, exercise is also essential. In fact, according to scientist Marcela González-Gross, author of the study 'Sedentarism, active life and sport: impact on health and prevention of obesity', these are two “inseparable” concepts.
Watching television for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of premature death in middle-aged people, according to a study by the University of Navarra.
According to a study carried out by experts from eight European countries and led by researcher Gianluca Tognon from the University of Gothenburg (Sweden), it concludes that a diet more in line with the Mediterranean diet makes children 15% less likely to being overweight or obese than those who follow another type of diet or diet.
Eating more meals a day and not limiting yourself to breakfast, lunch and dinner, reduces the risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome in overweight young people.
Whole wheat bread or white bread? A recent study carried out by the University of Navarra (Spain) makes it clear if we want to take care of our health: white bread helps increase the risk of obesity. This is one of the few studies that have specifically addressed the relationship between bread and obesity.
Although there are natural changes in aging in terms of mental functions such as memory or executive functions, it seems relevant to find which health variables are associated with a greater decline in them, in order to prevent them.
The world rate of obesity and overweight does not stop growing. The latest report by researchers from the University of Washington (USA) has concluded that around 30% of the world's population, that is, about 2,100 million people, are obese or overweight.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
