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Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of health concerns that impact the heart and blood vessels. In the United States, it is estimated that nearly 50% of adults have some kind of cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, with many not being aware of their health condition. Sometimes, lifestyle adjustments… Continue reading 61% of Americans Will Have Some Kind of Cardiovascular Disease by 2050.
Previously we shared that consuming fruit juice had been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. At that point, it was thought that the cause behind the increased risk was an increased level of visceral fat (which impacts how the body processes insulin, estrogen, and other hormones), higher blood sugar levels, and inflammation- all… Continue reading Recent Beverage Recalls Raise Concern
Weight loss can feel like an overwhelming task if viewed from the perspective of "all" the things that must be adjusted in order to get the process started. Break it down into easier components. For example, one week, increase your physical activity. The next, start working on your diet. Then address your sleep hygiene. .… Continue reading How Hydration Helps Weight Loss (and 6 Recipes for Healthy, Tasty Beverages)
My daughter was in high school when I heard a vague reference to a high alert situation in the city. In the background noise of the music, it penetrated. It was her school that was at risk. Something had happened causing the police and SWAT to be called. I didn’t know the details; I just… Continue reading The Lockdown Generation
We’ve all seen the ads, they sound incredible- take this over-the-counter weight loss supplement and the pounds will melt off. People claim the supplement was the reason significant amounts of weight were lost. Why not try them? Because they could be dangerous, interact with prescribed medications, and just do not work. As shared in past… Continue reading Weight Loss Supplements Contain Inaccurate Ingredient Labels