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Whatever treatment plan a person follows, losing weight slowly will be more effective and healthier over the long-term.

The symptoms of OCD vary widely from person to person. Without treatment, OCD can last for a lifetime.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety disorder. It causes unreasonable thoughts, fears, or worries. A person with OCD tries to manage these thoughts through rituals.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. The thoughts are linked to fears, such as touching dirty objects.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your breathing stops briefly during sleep. This can occur when something is blocking your airway. The stopped breathing can occur many times a night causing snoring, and daytime fatigue.

Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. The pause in breathing may occur many times in a night, disrupting the child’s sleep.

Occupational therapy is a type of rehabilitation therapy that helps older adults do daily tasks and other activities safely and more easily. This can include things such as eating, bathing, and making meals.