Many people look forward to spring and summer, but if you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, it can be a miserable time marked by sneezing, congestion, coughing, and wheezing. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to control your allergies, from simple lifestyle changes to medications and allergy…
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), also called Pickwickian syndrome, is a breathing disorder that affects some children and adults who suffer from obesity. The disorder can make it difficult to breathe, which can cause low oxygen levels and high carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Left untreated, OHS can be life-threatening, as it can lead to…
Obesity is a serious health concern that’s associated with a number of chronic conditions, but it’s also one of the most common causes of back pain. In addition, being obese can also contribute to symptoms associated with osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondylolisthesis. How Does Excess Weight Affect the Spine?…
Since the pandemic began, doctors and scientists have been trying to understand why some people are at a higher risk of becoming infected with severe cases of COVID-19. Research has shown that one of the most significant risk factors is obesity. One study from England found a clear relationship between a body mass index (BMI)…
Holiday weight gain is a valid concern for many adults; in fact, it’s not uncommon for many people to gain around 1-2 lbs. between mid-November and mid-January. On average, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings contains as much as 3,000 and 229 grams of fat per serving—more calories and fat than adults should…
As people age, it’s not uncommon to develop fat in the abdominal region; this is often due (in part) to the act that muscle mass tends to decrease with age as body fat increases. Although belly fat can affect self-esteem or the ability to fit into your favorite clothes, studies have shown that it has…
Dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease, are a growing concern worldwide. As of 2020, an estimated 55 million people were living with some form of dementia; that number is expected to nearly double every 20 years, reaching as high as 139 million people by the year 2050. Dementia remains a puzzle to the scientific and medical community,…
Obesity is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia up to 15 years later, according to a new study by the UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care. The good news is that there’s also evidence that weight management could play a substantial role in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body…
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) affects more than one in three adults in the United States; since there are usually little to no symptoms, many people don’t realize they have it. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to serious health conditions, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Fortunately, with early diagnosis…
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that nearly doubles your risk of developing serious health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 34% or 1 in 3 Americans have metabolic syndrome or are at risk of developing it. Fortunately, it’s largely preventable. With healthy lifestyle…
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