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From shakes to frozen entrees, weight loss food is a multi-billion dollar business. While some may help with dropping a few pounds, they really aren’t a sustainable option as they leash the person to needing that particular food all the time. In other words, it's not a lifestyle solution. Luckily, some readily available foods can assist with weight loss. Here are 6 of the best. 1. Leafy Greens Forget...
8/13/2022 4:00:00 AM
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune arthritis, also often referred to as inflammatory arthritis, which affects over 8 million US residents and 125 million people across the globe. Symptoms can vary depending on the person, with a broad range of illnesses spanning from bothersome to debilitating. Though there are both similarities and differences, as a disease, PsA falls into the same category...
8/9/2022 4:00:00 AM
There’s no question about it—diabetes is on the rise. Across the board, more and more people are suffering from prediabetes, diabetes and complications from high blood sugar levels. Most concerning is how prevalent these conditions have become among younger people, who should be at the peak of good health.A staggering one in four young adults is on the road toward developing diabetes. Obesity is a...
8/8/2022 4:00:00 AM
How much do you know about vitamin K? The average American might not be getting enough of it, and they might not even be aware of the deficiency.You might be deficient if your diet doesn’t include enough dark, leafy greens. People with issues that affect their ability to absorb nutrients are at increased risk of deficiency. Low vitamin K intake can result in uncontrolled bleeding and poor bone health....
8/7/2022 4:00:00 AM
For over 150 years, it’s been drilled into our minds that our “normal” body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. But as it turns out, this may no longer the case. A Stanford University study has found there’s a new normal. The “normal” human body temperature has dropped since 1851 when a German doctor and researcher found 98.6 degrees to be the average. His data was valid at the time, so what changed?The...
8/6/2022 4:00:00 AM
Whether you're a persistent neat freak who wants things clean and tidy at all times or you are the type who dashes around like a crazy person when you find out guests are on the way, cleaning the house is one of those mundane tasks you can't escape. If you want to shake up your routine check out these four sneaky cleaning hacks that can change everything. 1. Start with the floors every time you clean....
8/5/2022 4:00:00 AM
The idea of working toward fitness goals may seem daunting. Like some huge insurmountable plan that the average person can never enact. And let’s face it, not all of us are couch potatoes without reason. Mobility and health issues impact some of us and can make our journey to fitness more challenging. But there are some great ways, and important reasons, to work toward getting fit no matter where you're...
8/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
Everyone’s brain gets a bit dim with age; it’s part of the normal aging process. However, forgetfulness can also be a sign that something more serious is at play, such as dementia, hypothyroidism, medication interactions, brain tumor, trauma or another disease. If an illness is to blame, quick intervention is vital. Therefore, it’s important to recognize the difference between normal forgetfulness...
8/2/2022 4:00:00 AM
We live in a judgmental society (and a fatphobic one!) that has us regularly sizing each other up based on physical appearance. It’s easy to look at someone and jump to conclusions about their habits or shortcomings, and we tend to go especially hard on people of a certain size.People living with obesity must wade through misinformation, but the myths don't top there — we all face a mountain of misinformation...
8/1/2022 4:00:00 AM
When we feel good, many of us avoid seeing the doctor. While some of us may go for our annual checkup, others choose to skip it. Yet, especially as we mature, there may be silent, nearly symptomless conditions that could prove deadly without medical intervention. And unless we're being tested, we can't know things are going south.Even when we feel well, undergoing routine health check-ups could be...
7/31/2022 4:00:00 AM