obesity

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Medical illustration showing how a blocked upper airway can prevent airflow during breathing

Sleep Apnea Explained: What Snoring, Oxygen Drops, and Heart Risk Actually Mean

A plain-language guide to sleep apnea — what happens when breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, why it raises cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive risk, how it connects to obesity and hypertension, what a sleep study involves, and when to seek help. Educational — not medical advice.

May 25, 2026

Clinical 3D scanner diagram showing waist and hip measurement locations used for anthropometric assessment

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Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Explained: What Weight, Waist Circumference, and Metabolic Risk Actually Mean

A plain-language guide to obesity definitions, BMI limitations, waist circumference, metabolic syndrome components, insulin resistance, cardiovascular and metabolic risk, lifestyle approaches, clinical options, and when to seek medical attention.

May 25, 2026