Disease Free Life

  Obesity The symptoms of  obesity  go beyond excess body fat. People with obesity may experience skin problems,  shortness of breath , trouble sleeping, and more. Some symptoms may increase the risk of developing certain diseases and disorders. In some cases, these may be life-threatening or even fatal. This article explains the difference between being overweight and having the  disease of obesity . It also describes obesity signs and symptoms in children and adults, as well as possible complications. Obesity is a chronic condition that occurs when an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat presents a health risk. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 42.4% of the U.S. adult population was affected by obesity. Symptoms of Obesity in Adults The American Medical Association considers obesity itself a disease that needs to be diagnosed and treated. That's due to symptoms and complications that are...

Old Age   Old age is a highly diverse experience, encompassing individuals from different classes and socioeconomic backgrounds, political status, levels of fitness, and degrees of power. Old age cannot be universally defined because it is context-sensitive. In developed countries, many people in their late 60s and 70s (frequently referred to as "early old age") are still fit, active, and able to care for themselves. However, after age 80, they generally become increasingly  frail , a condition marked by serious mental and physical debilitation. The distinguishing characteristics of old age encompass both physical and mental aspects.  A basic mark of old age that affects both body and mind is "slowness of behaviour".  "Old age is an evil, an infirmity, and a dreary time of preparation for death". Furthermore, death is often preferred over "decrepitude, because death means deliverance". Old age was denigrated as a time of "decline and...