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There are now three times more obese children 15 years ago. The consequences of this development can be very disturbing, but solutions exist: the trick is to change habits.

The real cause of this epidemic (which can have very negative consequences in the future) is basically a change of habits. And especially with regard to nutrition and physical inactivity. Children, largely through the influence of parents, leaving the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes and fish, for fast food, “sweets and pastries. With respect to sedentary, traditional physical activities are changing the television and video games.

The dangers of this trend are many. First, obesity can lead to child physical problems (type II diabetes, hypertension, triglycerides and cholesterol, liver disorders, …) and psychological (low self-esteem, social stigma, …). But perhaps the worst is that is forging an adult obesity, with these same issues, but heavy. And so much so, that the next generation might have a lower life expectancy than at present, as a result of this obesity, despite medical advances in other fields. Some studies indicate that obesity shortens life expectancy by 13 years.

The solution, however, exists. Since almost all the factors associated with childhood obesity are related to lifestyle (excluding some rare cases of diseases or genetic factors), changing some habits we can fight effectively with this problem. Inculcate in our children good eating habits and encourage physical activity (sports, games, rides, hiking, …) is essential to prevent or remedy his obesity, and by the way we have done much to avoid becoming overweight as adults.

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Australian researchers have discovered a new flavor, the sixth, which could play an important role in the fight against obesity. Their studies indicate that perhaps the decreased sensitivity to this taste may be related to higher consumption of fats.

So far they had identified five flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and bitter. However, a study by researchers from the Universities of Deakin, Melbourne and Adelaide, both in Australia and published in the British Journal of Nutrition “, has found a sixth, it has termed” umami. ” And there is something that relates to obesity umami, and it is the taste of fat. That is, known as the lemon tart and sweet sugar, fat known umami.

The researchers, coordinated by Russell Keast, found that the sensitivity to this taste is not the same in all people. And also found that those who showed more sensitivity tended to eat less fat and were thinner. And conversely, those with less sensitivity to umami drank more had more fat and overweight.

Keast suggests that, due to the high intake of fat, the taste system of some people may become insensitive to umami, which would make them taking more of these and thereby increase their BMI (Body Mass Index). However, it is an issue they are investigating, they believe that through the study of the new flavor, could help many people to eat less fat and reduce obesity. The way in which this could be achieved perhaps through the development of new low-fat foods.

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Experts have been named after one of the most dangerous epidemics that threaten humanity worldwide: globesity, ie global obesity. No need to look far to find three reasons to fight against it: health, self-esteem and solidarity.

Worldwide, one billion people are overweight and of these, 300 million are obese. The worst thing is that this epidemic is growing rampant. It is not limited only to the first world, but also harassed large areas of less developed countries.

It is so alarming that many experts think that because it could reverse the trend towards greater life expectancy than mankind has recorded since the beginning of the twentieth century: a global level, perhaps we will live less than our parents and, if no one remedied, our children will live less than us. Read the rest of this entry »

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A medicine for diabetes has been found, according to its creators, a promising result also against obesity, especially compared with orlistat. However, there are some questionable and more research is needed long term. Therefore, we must be prudent, perhaps even a bit skeptical.

The epidemic of obesity in developed societies suffer health problems that entails has triggered the search for pharmacological solutions almost desperate. So far, the results are only modest: the drugs are expensive, provide a little weight reduction, side effects and, if treatment is stopped, lost weight is regained. The liraglutide try to change this picture, but do not know if it will. Read the rest of this entry »

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An investigation is ongoing and promoted by the Ministry of Science and Innovation attempts to establish what type of exercise, combined with what kind of diet, and taking into account the individual’s genetic makeup, is the ideal combination to combat obesity. From the results we all benefit ..

We should not insist on the broad, unfortunately well-grounded, health authorities and experts about the rise of overweight and obesity in developed countries. In Spain, for example, 38.5% of those over 20 years are overweight or obese. This is having, and have more in the future, a serious impact on quality of life for broad segments of the population. Read the rest of this entry »

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Obesity and depression often the major research indicates a clear relationship between the two disorders: depression may promote the development or the rise in obesity, which in turn can lead to depression or worse. This gives us one more reason to fight obesity or overweight and also a possible tool to attack them.

A review of studies conducted by researchers in the Netherlands has found a very strong and in both directions between obesity and depression. Its findings, based on analysis of 15 previous research by other scientists, have been published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Read the rest of this entry »

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Such interventions are currently considered as a very effective method for the treatment of morbid obesity, reaching 72% success rate (after two years of operation the patients have lost an average of 50% of their excess weight). But … Is it advisable for anyone?.

Bariatric surgery involves reducing, using various techniques (mainly gastroplasty, the gastric bypass and adjustable band), the capacity of the stomach.

It is not plastic surgery, as it pertains to the field of General and Gastroenterological Surgery, and are always aggressive interventions with the body that should only be performed in extreme cases where previous treatments have failed less invasive. Read the rest of this entry »

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