New Technology Floats Overweight Patients on a Cushion of Air

America is facing an increasing problem. According to the surgeon general one in every three adults are considered to be obese, placing a significant burden on our healthcare system. There can be no doubt that obesity is an ever-increasing problem in America today. But what exactly is “obesity”? It’s defined as being overweight by at least 20 percent. Overweight 20 percent may not sound like very much but obesity is as simple as that. Morbid obesity is something else entirely. Morbid obesity is a disease. Morbid obesity is defined by being 100 pounds or more over ideal weight. Associated with morbid obesity are a variety of medical problems that go along with it. Among these conditions would typically be higher cholesterol, diabetes, and even possibly sleep apnea.