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The number of Americans living with diabetes is rising. In 2010, 25.8 million Americans, or 8.3 percent of the population had diabetes. In 2015, that number rose to 30.3 million, making up 9.4 percent of the population, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tags: diabetes, diabetes diet tips, eating, food, obesity, obesity health risks, sugar, Type 2 Diabetes, weight
Sticking to a weight loss plan can be challenging on any ordinary day, but we are now entering the Olympic season of weight control. It starts with the hurdle of Halloween, then moves onto the high bar of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, and finally culminating in New Year’s Eve. The last few months of each year can truly feel daunting.
But like any challenge, you can choose to live in denial and surrender to the dark forces, or you can face it head on and fight. We say, this Halloween, don’t be afraid! Look those weight-sabotaging demons in the eyes and don’t back down. And then use that courage as practice for the holidays coming down the pike. MORE …
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Since the World Health Organization was founded in 1948, it has been measuring and predicting and the life expectancy of people in almost every country across the globe. Over the years, the conditions for life expectancy have evolved from focusing solely on predicted birthrates and infant mortality to include ongoing wars, healthcare systems, and the prevalence of chronic conditions.
We have some alarming news for you, America. Our life expectancy ranking is tanking. MORE …
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Break out your pink ribbons! It’s October, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’ve seen great progress in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease in the past 30 years, leading to a significant increase in survival rates. However, we all know there is still a long way to go before we can breathe a collective sigh of relief that breast cancer is a thing of the past. MORE …
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If you are someone who has lost weight, regained it, and lost it again, just to regain it again numerous times, here’s some good news: No matter how many times it’s happened, you can break the yo-yo diet cycle!
How? Perhaps the most important step is to stop looking at weight loss as a destination and start thinking of it as a lifelong effort.
Tags: body composition, fad diet, lifestyle, long term weight loss, maintenance, obesity, weight loss, weight management, yo-yo diet
Most articles about obesity rightfully focus on its physical and emotional aspects, but often overlook the very real impact it has on personal finances. If costs are addressed at all, it’s mainly in terms of total numbers across large segments of the population. Policymakers and corporate enterprises need to keep track of these statistics for planning and management purposes, but if you are struggling with your weight, have you taken a closer look at what obesity might be costing you?
Some costs are to be expected, but others may surprise you.
Tags: clothes, clothing, cost, expense, food, income, medical, obesity, transportation, travel, wages
