obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sə-tē 
: a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
Obesity affects not just appearance, but disease processes as well.—
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obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease
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Changing sleeping positions to side or stomach sleeping.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 29 July 2024
Morgan Stanley said medications used for treating obesity are a long-term headwind on the core business.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 26 July 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks have launched a free weight-loss program designed to combat obesity and prevent related conditions like diabetes and heart disease among people in underserved communities, the franchise announced Thursday.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 26 July 2024
Exercise helps reduce obesity or overweight (which in turn can prevent sleep apnea) and can also support sleep quality.1314
Changing sleeping positions to side or stomach sleeping.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 July 2024
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obesity
noun
obe·si·ty
ō-ˈbē-sət-ē
plural obesities
: a condition that is characterized by excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and that in an adult is typically indicated by a body mass index of 30 or greater
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