Sleeplessness On The Rise As Economy Falls

My mission is to empower you to take control of your health. - Dr. Lam, MD

Dr. Lam Author of

Tools

Questions? Ask me!

A study showed that obese youth are exposed to the same amount of danger: premature death in adulthood, as those who smoke more than 10 cigarettes daily.

Over 38 years in Sweden, around 45,000 men born in 1949-1951 were studied. They had to determine their body mass index and account for their smoking condition from age 18. Around 3,000 of the men died within 38 years, with the death rate highest for obese people and lowest for normal weighted people.

According to the researchers, premature death increased by 35% when 18-year olds are overweight; and by more than 50% when they are obese.

SOURCES: OnMedica. BMJ 2009;338: b496. DOI:10.1136/bmj.b496, 2009.

Related News

Not Eight, But Seven Hours Of Sleep
New US study shows that 7 hours of sleep is the best for optimal health.

Climate And Obesity Connected To Food Waste
New research shows that America�s food waste can contribute to global climate changes and the rise in obesity.

Pregnancy Can Increase Diabetes Risk
Study shows that women who gave birth have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

Healthy Lifestyle Correlated To Lower Heart Problems
Those who ate right and exercised lowered their chances of cardiovascular trouble.

Eat Citrus Fruits For Weight Control
Prevent obesity and diabetes through eating grapefruits.

Stress Increases Weight Gain
Hardships in a relationship or having difficulties paying the bills can lead to weight gain.

TV Ads Increase Snacking Habits
Watching TV food ads will trigger automatic eating, regardless of hunger, and is a significant contributor to the obesity epidemic.

High Vitamin D Levels Associated With Weight Loss
Results of a new study have discovered that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with obesity.

Chew Almonds To Feel Full
Chewing almonds 40 times before swallowing may boost satiety and suppress hunger.

Sunlight Needed To Reduce Metabolic Syndrome
Studies show that older people have an increased deficiency in vitamin D, which correlates with increased metabolic syndrome.

Older Women Have A Harder Life
Due to obesity and arthritis, older women will suffer more disabilities when they age as compared to men.

Drink Fruit Juice To Be Skinnier
Drinking a glass of 100 % juice daily has been found to lower risk factors for several chronic diseases.

Smoking, High Blood Pressure, And Obesity Bring About Premature Mortality
One in five American deaths in adults is caused by smoking effects.

Moderate Eating Is The Key To Weight Loss
The key to weight loss is lowering the number of calories and not the type of diet that is being followed.

Obesity Equivalent To Smoking
Obesity is as risky as smoking for premature death.

Controlling Salt Intake Controls BP
Sodium intake can be a very important component to keeping blood pressure in check for patients with metabolic syndrome.

Help Your Brain�Restrict Sugar Intake
Maintaining your blood sugar levels could prevent normal cognitive decline in aging.

Survival Of Alzheimer’s Patients With Diabetes Or High Blood Pressure
Alzheimer’s plus diabetes – the worse of both worlds. A recent study of 323 people revealed that people who had both Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes were twice as likely to die sooner than non-diabetic people with Alzheimer’s.

Drugs Taken By Diabetics May Weaken Bones
Taking certain diabetic meds reduces bone density.

One Quarter Of US Workforce Has Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is estimated to afflict one in four adults over age 35 and over 60 million Americans. It may be the cause of up to fifty percent of all heart attacks. It is an epidemic of massive proportion.

Mediterranean Diet Helps With Metabolic Syndrome
Change your diet to decrease risk of diabetes 2 by managing metabolic syndrome.

Ask me for FREE!

Free Newsletter


	Translate this page!

Michael Lam, MD, MPH, ABAAM
Find out More

Home | Library | Supplements | Site Map | Contact Us

Reprint Permission

Articles and My Opinions may be copied in its full and unabridged form for non-profit education use provided that
all copyright, contact, and creation information is given, and the source clearly indicated as www.DrLam.com.
Written permission is required for all other content and any other use, including but not limited to
chat, email, private and public forums and private conversations and consultations.

Disclaimer/Terms of Service | Privacy Statement

Copyright 2001 by Michael Lam, M.D.. All Rights Reserved.
The contents of this website are primarily based upon the opinions of Dr. Lam, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. No doctor-patient relationship is established by your visit or participation in our website. No claim or opinion on these pages is intended to be, nor should be construed to be, medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any health program, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Statements in this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any products mentioned is not inteded to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

keyword marketing ladder