Obesity

Eat Less To Reduce Coronavirus Death Risk, Says UK Minister

World News | Reuters | Monday July 27, 2020

British people should eat less to lose weight as being obese increases the risk of dying from the novel coronavirus, junior health minister Helen Whately said on Monday.

UK To Unveil Obesity Plan After PM Boris Johnson's Near-Death Experience

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 26, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to role out a 10 million anti-obesity campaign, including junk food advert bans, following his own brush with death that he partly blamed on his weight.

Number Of Malnourished People Declines By 60 Million In A Decade In India: UN

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 14, 2020

The number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million in over a decade, according to a UN report which said that there were less stunted children but more obese adults in the country.

Weak Immunity And 9 Other Risks Associated With Sleep Deprivation

Health | Friday July 10, 2020

Sleep deprivation: Not sleeping well for even one night can put your body in sleep debt. What's worse is that it may increase cravings and appetite and increase risk of weight gain.

BMI: Is Your Child At A Healthy Weight? Effective Tips For Weight Management

Health | Thursday July 9, 2020

Maintaining a healthy weight in children is important for optimum health. BMI can help evaluate whether your child is at a healthy weight or not. Read here to understand BMI in children and ways to manage a healthy weight.

4 Sugar Substitutes That Can Help In Keeping Diabetes And Obesity Away

Health | Thursday July 9, 2020

Consuming white refined sugar, sugary foods or aerated drinks is like consuming empty calories with no nutrition. Read here to know some natural and healthier alternatives of sugar.

Malnutrition In Poorer Nations Costs Firms Up To $850 Billion: Study

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 8, 2020

Hunger, poor nutrition and obesity not only present a health burden in developing countries but carry a hidden economic penalty that costs businesses up to $850 billion a year, according to a new report published Wednesday.

Try These Stretches To Get Relief From Upper Back And Neck Pain

Health | Thursday July 2, 2020

Long hours of sitting can lead to back pain, neck pain and body stiffness among many other problems. Try these stretching exercises to get some relief.

UK PM Warns "Fat" Britons They Must Lose Weight To Fight Virus Better

World News | Tim Ross, Bloomberg | Wednesday July 1, 2020

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ditching his libertarian instincts and considering state interventions to tackle the U.K.'s high obesity levels.

Sedentary Lifestyle Is More Harmful Than You Think: Here's How

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday June 26, 2020

Sedentary lifestyle: According to WHO, sedentary lifestyles increase all causes of mortality, double the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity, and increase the risks of colon cancer, high blood pressure and more serious health conditions.

Childhood Obesity Prevention: 5 Tips For Parents To Inculcate Healthy Eating Habits In Children

Health | Thursday June 25, 2020

Childhood obesity: Parents play an important role in preventing childhood obesity. Healthy eating habits should be encouraged in children. Here are some tips for parents to encourage healthy eating in children.

Signs And Symptoms That Indicate You Are Too Stressed

Health | Thursday June 18, 2020

Symptoms of stress: too much stress can contribute to a higher risk of chronic conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Here are some symptoms of stress you need to watch out for.

Top Causes Of Obesity You Must Watch Out For

Health | Wednesday June 17, 2020

Obesity causes: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for a number of chronic diseases. Several factors affect your body weight. Here are the leading causes of obesity you need to know.

Disease Puts 1 In 5 Globally At Severe COVID-19 Risk: Study

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 16, 2020

An estimated 1.7 billion people -- more than 20 percent of the world's population -- risk becoming severely infected with COVID-19 due to underlying health problems such as obesity and heart disease, analysis showed Tuesday.

Watch: How COVID-19 Lockdown Affected Children's Diet And Health

Neha Grover | Friday June 5, 2020

COVID 19 Effect: A research from University at Buffalo found out that overweight children ate extra meal per day during the lockdown period and also ate more of unhealthy foods.