Obesity Archives - Lanka Business News

April 21, 2025

By Dr. Kayathri Periasamy In today’s fast-paced world, modern lifestyles have brought convenience—but often at the cost of health. Poor diets, sedentary routines, and increasing stress have contributed to a rise in lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Much of this begins in the workplace, where long hours, tight deadlines, and unhealthy […]

July 9, 2021

08th July, 2021: Before medical science advanced to what it is today, a person’s weight was a pure reflection of their level of physical activity and nutrition. Recent research suggests that body weight depends not only on behaviour but also on genetics, community, stress, overall health and even socioeconomic status. Further, it […]

July 24, 2020

Obesity is an ever-increasing problem in our society. Although it seems obvious, many studies have found a direct link between increased BMI and foot problems. Not only is there an increased risk of wear-and-tear problems (such as arthritis, tendonitis and heel pain), but also an increased risk of developing type II diabetes. As little as […]

Health is Wealth: A Call to Embrace Workplace Wellness

From sleep deprivation to obesity: Deciphering the toxic cycle impacting your quality of life

Obesity and Your FootBalance®