Based on statistics from the CDC, roughly 35 percent of adult Americans are considered medically obese.
Archive for December, 2012
Study shows curcumin may counter effects of smoking on brain health
Medical researchers are investigating natural substances that can reduce the health risks of secondhand smoke.
Shape magazine singles out unsung superfoods
When you hear the term “superfood,” items like blueberries and avocados probably come to mind.
Curcumin may prevent this heart problem in diabetics, new study shows
This new study may inspire you to get a bit creative with your cooking this holiday.
Hosting friends and family this holiday? Don’t overlook their dietary needs
Ensure that no one feels left out or suffers any potential health complications by accommodating these conditions.
This miracle vegetable may enhance cancer treatments
If cartoon strips are anything to go by, broccoli is the most widely loathed vegetable of them all.
These compounds may prevent hip fractures in slender men
Although certain bone-related conditions like osteoporosis are much more common in women, men are still susceptible to bone loss as they age.
New discovery could improve menopause treatments
Hot flashes are probably one of the most well-known symptoms of menopause, although these intense bursts of fever-like heat can also be caused by other conditions as well. Millions of women (and a few men) experience this event on a… Read More
Debating that glass of merlot? This study may affect your decision
Red wine could enhance the effectiveness of radiation treatments for men with prostate cancer.
High blood pressure may have greater impact on brain health than doctors thought, study finds
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are roughly 68 million Americans who have high blood pressure.