Obesity has become a worldwide health epidemic that’s as costly as it is deadly. In the United States alone, obesity is the cause of approximately 300,000 deaths per year. Besides increased mortality rates, obesity also raises the risk of developing chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, coronary heart disease, cancer, and many more—including…
Losing belly fat is a common weight loss goal many people share. However, belly fat can be difficult to get rid of. While everyone has some fat on their abdomen, excessive belly fat is a serious health concern that increases the risk of developing serious chronic health conditions. For this reason, losing belly fat has…
If you’ve ever over-indulged in sugary desserts or other unhealthy foods after a hard day at work, you’re certainly not alone. For many people, food is comfort, especially in times of stress. You may find yourself turning to food when experiencing difficult family problems, stressful days at work, or even because you’re feeling bored. Stress…
Since the start of the pandemic, many studies have come to a consensus about the one major risk factor that increases the chances of becoming hospitalized with severe COVID-19 symptoms and dying of the virus: obesity. This somber fact has come into sharper focus in recent weeks as a new large population study showed that…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, as well as a major cause of disability. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions; in the U.S., the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease. In this condition, plaque builds up in the arteries, causing…
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension), you’re not alone; over 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. have this condition. Unfortunately, many people with hypertension aren’t aware they have it. Nicknamed “the silent killer,” high blood pressure rarely has obvious symptoms, but it can lead to life-threatening conditions like…
Inflammation plays an important role in our bodies. A healthy inflammatory response helps us fight off illnesses and toxins, and aids the healing process. When inflammation becomes chronic, however, it can lead to a long list of serious health conditions. Fortunately, there’s evidence that adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can lower the risks of chronic inflammation,…
Fats have often gotten a bad rap but as we learn more about their role in nutrition, it’s clear that not all fat is bad—in fact, some fats are necessary and beneficial to our health. We now know that good fats give us energy, build cells, and help to balance hormones. They can also help…
You’ve likely heard just about every tip and trick under the sun for losing weight and keeping it off. Weigh yourself daily, count your calories, avoid fatty foods, reduce alcohol intake, and all of those things. However, there are some less obvious bits of advice that you probably haven’t heard! Here are our five favorite…
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