Airbrushed Model Photos Can Damage Your Body Image They are in fashion magazines, on TV, in videos and nearly everywhere online. Models with seemingly perfect bodies — rail thin, tan, not a blemish in sight, no wrinkles and gorgeous looking. Body image is a big problem in America, especially with obesity running rampant across the country. Teens are especially vulnerable to …
Obesity in America is an Epidemic, but Why?
Obesity in America is an Epidemic, but Why? Obesity is the condition of weighing much more than what is considered to be a healthy weight, based on the standard Body Mass Index (BMI) scale. It can be the precursor to many serious health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease or even stroke. Why …
Depression and Obesity
Depression and Obesity Obesity is measured by a person’s body mass index (BMI). This is calculated as weight divided by height, squared. Adults with a BMI of 30 or more are considered to be obese. Do these people become obese because they are depressed, or do they get depressed because they are obese? Chances are, the answer to that question …
