The United States is becoming unhealthier: The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome are on a continued upward trendl. Unfortunately, these illnesses of an inactive and overeating society are having a negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of conditions that can increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, among other problems. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by excessive fat around the abdomen (or abdominal...
I had a bad food week last week. So naturally I turned to the Internet. Got to stop munching all that high-fat stuff! Time to take a... Read more »
There certainly has been a lot of talk over the past few years regarding the so called "obesity epidemic" in the United States. Over two... Read more »
We can't be truly healthy if we are fat. That's the bottom line of study reported online December 28 before it's printed in Circulation,... Read more »
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found individuals with a healthy weight and metabolic syndrome... Read more »
Modern life subjects modern humans to stresses our ancestors did not encounter. Early humans (who contributed our genetic background)... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Hubert Chen, MD, Associate Director of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc. and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine... Read more »
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Heart Attack SymptomsHeart attack symptoms can vary. They may come on suddenly and severely or may progress slowly, beginning with mild pain.... Read more »
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Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2... Read more »
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Insulin resistance syndrome; Syndrome X Prevention Preventing (and managing) the condition involves: Eating a diet low in fat,... Read more »
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and Psychosocial TreatmentsEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult)... Read more »
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