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Weight Loss Surgery Treats Diabetes
Being overweight puts you at risk for a variety of health problems, including type 2 diabetes. It can also lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Fortunately, losing weight can protect you from these serious health problems.
Healthy Teenagers are Happier
It may seem fairly typical when adolescents hit the teen years and begin experimenting with risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking and eating more junk food. It may seem like teenage rebellion that isn't uncommon; but new research shows that not only are these teens choosing unhealthy lifestyle options, they are also far less happy.
The Celiac Epidemic
A decade ago few people had even heard of Celiac Disease. Now, there's dedicated gluten-free aisles at the grocery store and clearly-labeled menu items at some restaurants. So how did this happen?
Eating Right with ADHD
A lot of the symptoms and behaviors of pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comes from food and diet. Doctors already know that food additives play a role in the disorder.
Balancing Your Diet
Malabsorption of nutrients in humans is getting more attention as the medical community recognizes the lack of raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds in our diets. The amylase protein in our saliva dose not get much of a chance to start breaking down food before it get into the stomach, adding to nutrient deficiency in our bodies.
Some doctors are of the opinion that there is absolutely no role for nutritional supplements or nutritional supplementation because a healthy diet contains all the nutrients a body requires.
While this may be true, other factors must also be considered, s...
Winterproof Your Skin
Taking care of your skin in the summer seems like a breeze since the main goal is simply protecting the skin's outer layer from the sun. But what about in the winter?
Five Food Trends for 2012
You are what you eat. It's a well-worn adage, but after the pre-packaged, convenience and fast food craze of post-WWII America we may finally be coming back to that realization: that what we put into our bodies matters greatly to our health. There is also ample evidence that what you eat affects your mood, emotions and mental health as well.
The Resolution Plan
It's that time of year again - time to make all those resolutions with all those good intentions that go behind them.
Changing the Course of Heart Disease
Awareness has increased for coronary heart disease. Individuals more easily recognize the symptoms and know the importance of managing factors such as high cholesterol and hypertension.
Skipping Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays can be one of the toughest times of the year for maintaining your weight. With gifts of chocolate from friends, pot lucks at work and indulgent home-cooked meals, skipping holiday weight gain is no easy task.