Sleep Apnea and Obesity
INTRODUCTION A healthy lifestyle requires a night of good and sound sleep, allowing one to wake up fresh and energetic the next day. After a disturbed sleep, a person remains fatigued and is not able to enjoy his whole day. Therefore,
5 Myths and Facts About Obesity
Globally, obesity affects 2 billion adults as of 2019 and its prevalence amongst the said demographic has nearly tripled in the last forty years. The gravity of the obesity crisis faced by the world is only matched by the neglect
Misconceptions about Bariatric Surgery
There is a surge in the prevalence of obesity since the start of the 21st century. Being overweight is becoming a norm in the western world, where two-thirds of adults are reported as being overweight and suffering from obesity. Obesity
PCOS and Obesity: Exploring the Problems and The Solutions
Obesity is something about which we have all heard of once in our life. In Pakistan, there is a general stigma that surrounds it and very few people prefer to talk about it. This is why most of us are
Weighing the Benefits: Surgery for Obesity
Bariatric surgery is weight loss surgery by gastric bypass. Weight loss by bariatric surgery is a long term and efficient way in the present day. Obesity is a life-long problem that leads to numerous complications along with disturbing both physical
Psychosocial effects of obesity
Obesity is a life-long problem with numerous weight-related complications. In addition to negative physical effects, obesity can have detrimental psychological, and social effects on the concerned individual. The psychological effects on patients with obesity are a direct result of societal
Is Bariatric Surgery a Potential Cure for Diabetes?
Did you know, diabetes currently affects more than 400 million people worldwide and that number is expected to rapidly increase? Over 90% of people with diabetes have type II diabetes, which is associated with unhealthy lifestyle habits, lack of physical
The Stigma around Bariatric Surgery
Did you know, most obese patients who qualify for weight loss surgery don’t seek it out? Yes! This is partly due to the stigma around bariatric surgery. According to The Cornell National Social Survey, 49.4% thought people had weight loss surgery