Diabetes is a chronic disease that can affect your heart, nerves, and vital organs. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 10% of the United States population currently has diabetes. Both your genetics and your lifestyle can contribute to your risk for diabetes. The CDC also estimates that over 34% of the pollution has …
If you’re overweight, you’re not alone. Up to a third of all Americans are considered to be overweight. It turns out that it makes a difference where the fat is located in the body. For those who are overweight and who have fat in the buttock and thigh area, the risk for heart disease is …
Obesity is more than just a cosmetic issue. Being overweight can also be a health hazard. People who are overweight have an increased risk of premature death by 40% and this is due to its link to a variety of medical conditions. Generally speaking, someone who is obese will experience more health problems and losing …
The body’s natural immune system does a superb job of helping fight disease-causing germs. However, as good as the immune system is, it can fail at times, allowing germs to invade and cause illness. While the effectiveness of boosting your immune system with lifestyle changes and vitamins is still being debated, that doesn’t mean a …
It should come as no surprise to anyone that as we get older our bodies change and certain things become more difficult. It becomes harder to move around and be active like you used to, harder to digest certain foods you used to love, harder to stay up late into the night, and harder to …
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Individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher are considered to be obese (CDC.gov). Body mass index is how a person’s weight and height are measured. Those who are identified as obese are deemed as having excess weight. This excess weight places them at risk for advancing health issues and for some, …
In the United States, chronic disease is the number one cause of disability and death amongst citizens. We probably all know someone who is affected by diseases like heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure or obesity. Working out regularly or simply staying physically active can prevent a number of adverse health conditions and can help …
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In the United States, someone suffers from a stroke every 40 seconds. That’s 795,000 strokes per year. A stroke occurs when poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic strokes, caused by blood clots, and hemorrhagic strokes, caused by uncontrolled bleeding. When one of these …
It’s certainly good news if you’ve made the decision to get ‘back in the game’ and start to do exercise again to improve your health. Exercising for at least 150 minutes per week (2 ½ hours) and eating nutritious food are two of the best things you can do to reap the health benefits derived …
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Why Strength Training is Important as You Age As you get older, it’s more important than ever to take care of your health and stay active for as long as possible. The great news is that you can maintain and even improve your health with strength training. No one wants to think about growing older, but …
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