Harvard Special Health Report: Weigh Less, Live Longer

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Publisher's Summary:

Not long ago, obesity was seen mainly as a cosmetic problem. In just the last few years, however, the medical view of excess weight has changed. Obesity is known to be a public health problem of the same magnitude as smoking. The rates of overweight and obesity are soaring. More than half of all adults in the United States are overweight, and 26% are obese - an increase of more than 50% in the last three decades. The good news is that many people can lose weight and keep it off, as this report from Harvard Health Publications explains. This report will help you determine the cause of your excess weight and tailor a plan to your particular needs. Setting a realistic goal is important. Even a modest reduction of 7-10 percent of your starting weight can lead to significant improvements in health.

This special report covers a lot of ground on how to lose weight and how important this goal is to your health. The following are the main sections of this report:

• Are You Overweight?
• Weight and Health
• Why People Become Overweight
• How to Lose Weight
• The Science Behind the Popular Diets
• Weight-Loss Aids: Buyer Beware
• When to See a Doctor
• Weight-Loss Programs
• Weight-Loss Medications
• Surgery for Weight Loss
• Keeping the Weight Off
• On the Horizon

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