There is a segment of society you should avoid in order to minimize your risk of “catching” the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19), but it is not anti-maskers or people who say no to Chinese Virus injections. As it turns out, obese people are the true “superspreaders” who are getting the most people sick. Because overweight and obese people tend to generate upwards … Continue reading Researchers: The real Covid-19 “superspreaders” are the obese
CDC: Most people getting sick “from coronavirus” are overweight or obese
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the vast majority of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who require hospitalization or who die are either overweight or obese. A whopping 78 percent of people who require a ventilator or who pass away after testing “positive” for the Chinese virus are simply too large for … Continue reading CDC: Most people getting sick “from coronavirus” are overweight or obese
5 Simple ways to tell if you need to lose weight
Typically, body mass index (BMI) readings are used to determine whether an individual is overweight or obese. However, BMIs may not be always accurate. There are five other signs that could indicate that it’s time to lose weight, according to experts. 1. Having a big waist The size of your waist is the best way to tell if … Continue reading 5 Simple ways to tell if you need to lose weight
Twice as many deaths are caused by physical inactivity compared to obesity, stunning study finds
Brisk walking for 20 minutes every day could reduce your risk of premature death by as much as 30 percent, concludes researchers from the University of Cambridge, after studying more than 300,000 European men and women. The 2015 study found that twice as many deaths could be attributed to the lack of physical exercise compared to obesity, suggesting … Continue reading Twice as many deaths are caused by physical inactivity compared to obesity, stunning study finds
Obesity, diabetes, and liver health: Scientists explain the relationship that leads to insulin resistance
In 2016, over 650 million people were diagnosed with obesity. Described as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation, obesity is known to be detrimental to health, causing cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes. Many studies have associated obesity with Type-2 diabetes, but why they did was never completely understood. This lack of information led to a study conducted … Continue reading Obesity, diabetes, and liver health: Scientists explain the relationship that leads to insulin resistance
Congratulations, America: Our obesity epidemic has officially hit an all time high
Obesity is on the rise in America. According to recent reports, approximately 40% of US women are obese and American teenagers continue to cake on extra pounds. The two reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illustrate that attempts to motivate Americans to lose weight are not having their intended effect. On the whole, … Continue reading Congratulations, America: Our obesity epidemic has officially hit an all time high
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 