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Obesity Risks | Surgical Bariatric Centers

Obesity Can Affect Radiation Exposure During X-Rays

As if being overweight or obese didn’t cause enough health problems—researches say obesity can lead to exposure of high radiation levels during medical scans using X-rays. In order to perform a CT scan on someone with obesity, radiologists usually need to use a higher dose of X-rays than they would on someone of average weight to get a clear picture. [Read more]

Stress Linked to Obesity Risk

Laboratory research on rats has uncovered a link between stress and food drive that may contribute to obesity. The researchers found that stress hormones can actively change the ability of specific neurotransmitters called endocannabinoids to control appetite. Normally, the brain produces these neurotransmitters that help regulate appetite. In the absence of food, it may be the resulting stress rather than the lack of nutrients that triggers the increased food drive. The endocannabinoids are blocked from controlling appetite. In essence, the stress temporarily rewires the functioning of the brain. [Read more]

4 Things You Need to Know About Dealing with the Health Risks of Obesity

People who are obese have a body mass index or BMI of greater than 30. Although medical conditions or genetics play a part in some obesity cases, in many cases obesity is due to taking in more calories than your body expends. Because there are serious health complications associated with obesity, if you are obese you should speak to your Lakeland weight loss doctor to discuss the steps you can take to lose weight. [Read more]

The Links between Obesity and Heart Disease

If you are prone to carrying fat around your middle, it’s not just bad for your waistline, but it is also bad for your heart. Studies show that people who are overweight also tend to have high blood pressure. Obesity is also linked to high cholesterol levels, which can be bad for arteries. [Read more]

Common Health Issues Associated with Obesity

Everybody knows that health problems often arise from being overweight. What people don’t realize, however, is the sheer scope of serious issues that can result from being even a little bit overweight. The following are some of the more common health problems that are associated with obesity for people who live in Tampa, FL., or anywhere else. [Read more]

Obesity increases surgical risk

Obese people with diabetes and high blood pressure are at increased risk for major complications when compared to otherwise healthy overweight individuals following non-cardiac surgical procedures according to a new finding published in the journal Anesthesiology.

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Overcoming Weight Loss Obstacles Associated with Obesity

Anyone who suffers from obesity has heard the same weight loss advice time and time again. “You should eat less and exercise more.” It seems obvious, but many people may not realize how difficult it can be to exercise if you are struggling with obesity. [Read more]

Metabolic Syndrome

It’s estimated that as many as 47 million Americans suffer from a health disorder that can double their risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke, and yet many sufferers may not even be aware they have it. Find out more about metabolic syndrome and if you may be at risk. [Read more]

Sleep Disordered Breathing and Obesity

Sleep disordered breathing (SDB), more commonly known as sleep apnea, has been linked to insulin resistance, a condition that may not necessarily be tied to obesity. [Read more]

Fatty Liver from Drinking Soft Drinks

New research has uncovered another possible health risk associated with drinking too many soft drinks. Need another reason to kick the carbonated habit? Drinking soft drinks may increase your risk for developing fatty liver disease, a liver disorder that can potentially lead to cirrhosis of the liver and the need for a liver transplant. [Read more]

Bariatric surgeon, Wilfred Aguila MD., performs LAP-BAND weight loss surgery in Tampa, Lakeland, St. Petersburg and Florida West Coast.