In a 2019 report, researchers found that 48% of Americans aged 20 and older suffer from cardiovascular disease. That’s 121 million Americans. This represents a significant increase over time. Cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States. What can be done to change that? How to Lower Heart Disease…
Category: Weight Management
Break the Habit of Yo-Yo Dieting in Favor of Holistic Weight Loss Lifestyle Changes
If you find yourself struggling to stick with your weight loss program, you’re not alone. Many people who follow fad diets to lose weight end up gaining it back, only to start a new diet and repeat the cycle. This type of yo-yo dieting is stressful. It puts you at greater risk for unhealthy weight gain as you…
Benefits of Celery Juice
With nearly 150,000 Instagram tags, #celeryjuice has received more than a little attention recently. Having conflicting claims of its success and shortcomings found all over the internet, we decided to take a look at what the science says. What Is In Celery Juice? Celery is a long-stalked marshland plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It…
Why Sleep Is Equally as Important as Exercise and Diet
Why Sleep Is Equally as Important as Exercise and Diet Elise Morgan Image by pexels When trying to lose weight or even just maintain a healthy one, it is crucial to recognize just how important sleep is when comparing it to diet and exercise. With this said, there are unfortunately still many people that are…
New study suggests eating red meat may increase risk of Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors A new study published June 17, 2013 in JAMA Internal Medicine showed that eating red meat over prolonged period of time increased the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study followed several men and women participants for four years and found that those who ate half a serving (about…
Who is Gastric Bypass Surgery For?
Weight loss can be a frustrating journey, especially if diet and exercise don’t seem to be doing the trick. For those who are obese or severly overweight, weight loss is more than just feeling good and looking better. It can also be vital to reducing the risk of weight-related health problems. If you’re struggling to…
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options -Alternatives to Bariatric Surgery
The process of losing weight can be very frustrating, especially for those who find that eating a healthy diet and regular exercise aren’t producing any results. If this is the case for you, you may have considered surgery. While weight loss surgery (aka bariatric surgery) may seem like a quick and easy solution, it can…