An estimated now 422 million people suffer from diabetes — a debilitating and potentially deadly disease — as the obesity epidemic continues to rage across the globe.
That’s according to a new report from the World Health Organization. The number of people living with the chronic disease has nearly quadrupled since 1980, rising the fastest in low- and middle-income countries.
When I was growing up, I used to heap loads of sugar into my bowl of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. I couldn’t wait to scrape up the little mound of milk-soaked sugar left over at …
Bruce Gilbert penned those words in his journal last December as the uncontrollable shakes and jerks he had suffered in his arms and legs for a decade began to diminish.
In 2005, Doctors diagnosed the Atlanta …
Researchers have long determined that supersized servings of our favorite foods is a key contributor to America’s rampant obesity epidemic.
But why do we feel the need to heap so much food on our …
When it comes to burning calories, I’m all about running.
It’s my ideal stress reliever — the only time of day no one can get in touch with me. The rhythm of my feet on pavement …
The percentage of Georgians who don’t have health insurance has
Caffeine enthusiasts rejoice!
The debate over whether — or how much — coffee Americans should drink has raged on for years. Historically, coffee has been blamed for stunting growth, causing heart disease and other health problems. …
Short answer: probably not.
A recent study in the journal Obesity examined whether people who used a weight-loss application on their cell phone for two years lost more weight than those who didn’t. Researchers …
Scientists in New York have found a relatively cheap and easy way to combat America’s childhood obesity epidemic — make water more available in public schools.
That’s the takeaway from a recent study that analyzed more …
Regular exercise is important for older Americans to keep both their bodies and minds healthier for longer, a new study shows.
The study looked at how much — and at what intensity — people exercised, comparing …
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