Obesity: Common Causes
Obesity may be caused by:
- Hypothyroidism
- Genetics
- Poor diet
- Lack of exercise
- Poor lifestyle habits
- Medication side effects – certain medications cause weight gain as a side effect, in particular antidepressants and mood stabilizers
- Mental illness – binge eating disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression
- Smoking
- Psychological factors: Emotional eating
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Heavy Metal Toxicity
Additional Information about Obesity
- Obesity Overview
- Common symptoms of obesity
- Natural and alternative treatments for obesity
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of obesity
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of obesity
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for obesity
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