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Do you have an overweight child or adolescent?
Researchers from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and National Institute on Aging examined changes in American boys and girls (between ages 2-19) and by ethnic groups at the population level. They found that U.S. children and adolescents had increased adiposity (fatty tissue) measures including Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, and triceps skinfold […]
Attention Diabetics!
Do you have Diabetes and are taking multiple medications to treat this disease? Have you had or are you interested in having bariatric surgery? If so, then you will love these results found by a study done in 2002-2005 by Dr. Martin A. Makary and team from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and […]
The Impact of Sugar Sweetened Beverages on Health
Are sugar-sweetened beverages a regular part of your daily routine? While they might be a quick pick-me-up, the health implications of these drinks are far-reaching. From contributing to weight gain to increasing the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, these beverages offer little nutritional benefit and substantial health risks. This […]
Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Short-Term Behavioral Changes on Weight Management
Short-term lifestyle habits, such as overeating or neglecting exercise, are often dismissed as insignificant. However, they may leave a lasting imprint on your physiology and weight. Research, including a groundbreaking study by Asa Ernersson and a team at Linköping University in Sweden, reveals the profound and persistent impact of these temporary behaviors. This page explores […]
