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Everywhere you look you may see an ad for a new diet program that promises to help you lose weight. Many people get sucked into the idea that they can lose weight fast on fad diets.
You’ve probably heard of trans fats before. And I’m sure what you have heard was not good news. This new news is not much different, except that the World Health Organization just announced that it plans to eliminate synthetic trans fats completely from the food supply by the year 2023.
With ever-increasing demands in our work schedules and family obligations as well as financial stress and personal stresses it is no surprise that anxiety is on the rise.
Yet another reason to eat chocolate, as if you needed one. Besides tasting delicious, chocolate has many health benefits.
It’s that time of year when the sun is shining more during the day and people are outdoors more often. This fresh air and sunshine is not just good for your well being, but a study has also shown that without enough of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, you may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.
It’s Friday night and the weekend is just beginning. After a long week of work, you may be thinking about that glass of wine or pint of beer to help you relax.
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Having hypertension can put you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, which are two of the top five leading causes of death in the United States.
Do you get cramps in your side after eating certain foods? Do you feel bloated, gassy, or suffer from constipation? If so, then you may have an imbalance in your gut bacteria.
With the summer months approaching and weather warming, weight loss may be on your mind. With every click of the remote, there are commercials advertising weight loss plans, exercise equipment, and fat burning supplements claiming to help you manage your weight.
When you have diabetes and are overweight, your doctor may say that a small amount of weight loss could help control your condition.
Eat your veggies, they say. Whether you are trying to lose weight, improve your blood pressure, or just simply trying to live well, you may be told to eat more fiber in your diet.
Staying active has many benefits. In particular, you may have been told by a healthcare provider to move more to help manage weight or improve heart health.