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World Obesity Day
Obesity is very common, affecting 1 in 6 adults and 1 in 11 children worldwide in 2020. This is expected to increase up to 1 in 4 of us living with obesity by 2035. In Singapore, we are at our highest obesity rates where 1 in 2 adults have an unhealthy BMI ≥23 kg/m2.
Obesity is a disease on its own and also linked to 200 illnesses including Diabetes Mellitus, Sleep Apnea, Joint problems and even Cancer. It is the result of complex biological, genetic and environmental factors. However, there is a myth that individuals are to be blamed for their obesity and it is something that they have to deal with on their own.
Join us at the inaugural national event hosted by the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity (SASO) on March 3, 2024, centered around the theme “Obesity and Health.” This groundbreaking initiative aims to increase awareness about the far-reaching impact of obesity on our overall health, while bringing everyone together to share knowledge, bust myths and correct misconceptions.
Date: 3rd March 2024 (Sunday)
Time: 930 am – 1230pm
Venue: Event Square @ Marina Bay
Highlights:
- Walk: We will be Walking the Talk with a walk around the picturesque Marina Bay
- Interactive Booths: Learn through interactive quizzes & games while winning more booth prizes too!
- Free Health Screening for Diabetes, high blood pressure & high cholesterol
- Meet the Experts: Engage with our healthcare experts on hot topics such as Food & Mood as well as learn more on how they can help with weight management
- Lucky Draw: Attractive prizes including 6-month Anytime Fitness membership, Abbott Nutrition vouchers, free Physiotherapy trial session and more!
- Goodie Bags: Filled with healthy products and vouchers worth at least $50!
Join us with your family members and friends for a day of fun and activities! Don’t miss out on our early bird registration which ends on 18 February 2024. There are additional bundle discounts if you sign up as a group!
Visit our website https://worldobesitywalk.esgwellness.com/to find out more or buy your tickets here at https://konfhub.com/wodwalk2024!
You may also refer to the attached event poster and scan the QR code.
We look forward to having you join us 😊
Learn more at Homepage | World Obesity Day
Obesity and COVID 19
Obesity may increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Recent studies have highlighted that people with obesity are at higher risk of developing more severe disease and complications from COVID-19.1 Obesity is already known to be associated with other health complications which can increase health risks or risk of severe COVID symptoms. In particular, the presence of obesity increases the risk of severe illness approximately threefold with a consequently longer hospital stay.2
Talk to your doctor about managing your weight and maintain your weight loss in the long run.
For more information on obesity as a key risk factor for COVID-19, click here.
BLOGS
Moving on: from cabin fever to the world free from weight bias
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Hack your hunger: How to plan, prepare and eat healthy food
We don’t have complete control over our weight. But making small changes to how we interact with our immediate environment can still make an impact.
Your brain is the mastermind behind your weight
Many people believe that there’s a simple explanation for why they live with obesity – they eat more than they need.
How hormones steer our appetite and eating behaviour
Flowing through your blood are chemical messengers that help to control your appetite.
Losing weight after COVID-19 lockdown: what if the answers are not where you’ve been looking?
Many of us have put on weight during the COVID-19 lockdown simply because these were stressful times and we were close to our fridges.
Scientifically proven weight management options
Whether it’s behavioural therapy, anti-obesity medication, or bariatric surgery, there are a number of different ways to treat obesity.