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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Although heart disease impacts many more people than Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD), people fear AD …
Fatty liver disease (steatotic liver disease, SLD for short) is increasingly causing failure of the liver as a vital organ. A team led by researchers from the Institute of Metabolic Physiology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) in collaboration with the German Diabetes Centre (DDZ) and other partners has now discovered that a saturated fatty …
What Is a Hernia? A hernia is a common medical condition. The National Center for Health Statistics has reported that there are over five million people in the United States suffering from a hernia, yet only about 15% of them seek treatment for the condition. A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes …
Exercise is called a drug-free polypill that can benefit nearly everyone by many physicians because it can help prevent and treat many chronic diseases at a low cost that are associated with aging. More to it, exercise-induced changes reprogram the epigenetic expression of fibers to a more youthful state. So, to answer the question “Can …
Stubborn belly fat can be especially hard to lose, this type of fat can be subcutaneous (just below the skin), but it often includes visceral fat that goes deep within the abdominal cavity and surrounds our internal organs. This study published in the journal Molecular Aspects of Medicine identified another type of fat and found …
America is facing a rapid increase in obesity and morbid obesity, in fact, it’s an epidemic. Both obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure) are serious health issues that can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Obesity and hypertension have been linked in many studies, and studies have also shown that weight gain is associated …
Recently the U.S. News & World Report partnered with The Harris Poll and released its “Best Diets Overall 2024” report. A panel of 43 leading medical and nutrition experts specializing in diabetes, weight loss, and heart health reviewed each of the 30 diets included in this year’s report. The diets were rated for health risks, …
Throughout our lives, we are encouraged to stay active and have fun, this is where sports can come in and accomplish both in one task. Sports are fun to play at any age, and there are a variety of sports appropriate for a range of physical levels. It is important to stay physically active and …
Earlier this month, the first class of pioneering soon-to-be weight management experts gathered for the inaugural Clinical Weight Management Certification Program in Scottsdale, Arizona. This immersive experience was filled with insightful lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and engaging collaborative learning opportunities that left participants empowered and equipped with the critical knowledge and skills needed to navigate the …
Good news for hard-working social butterflies! Recent research published in JAMA Network Open suggests that upward social mobility, like climbing the social ladder, may help to ward off dementia. The word dementia represents conditions that are marked by memory loss and reductions in cognitive functioning that add strain to healthcare systems and devastate the quality …