Category Archives: Weight Management

The key to avoiding heart disease may mean consuming healthy foods rather than following a strict diet. As many health practitioners don’t agree on the type of diet that is best for reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, new research is showing that just following an overall healthy diet may be best. It is well known ...click here to read more

It seems that regardless of what kind of health condition you’re trying to manage or prevent, a healthy diet is always central. Heart-healthy, joint health, vein health, cholesterol, and brain health can all be enhanced or ruined by eating. For a lot of these conditions, you’ve heard the best way to eat is probably the ...click here to read more

A gluten-free diet sounds like a pretty good idea, right? Not exactly. The truth is that a gluten-free diet is neither good nor bad on its own. It all depends on who’s eating it. A gluten-free diet is a good idea if you have celiac disease, a condition affecting roughly 1 in 100 people worldwide. ...click here to read more

When it comes to dietary fat, things can get confusing. And it’s not just a challenge for the general public. Sometimes it seems like food manufacturers, government agencies, and doctors don’t quite get it either. First, let’s clear one thing up: dietary fat doesn’t make you fat. Peanut butter doesn’t just deposit on your hips ...click here to read more

You’re often told that before and after exercise, you should stretch, but why is this constantly being recommended? Sometimes you’re on a time crunch and simply don’t have time to stretch, so you get in the gym, go through your workout, and head out. Maybe you feel fine after and think you don’t need stretching. ...click here to read more

Obesity is a serious health condition that can result in any number of diseases and medical issues if left untreated. A recent study has added one more health concern to this list: rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study found that obesity, higher overall body fat, and waist circumference were indicators of an increased risk of rheumatoid ...click here to read more

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. It affects 2.5 percent of all adults in the U.K. The symptoms of gout appear when uric acid crystals begin to form in the joints. The body’s response to the uric crystals is to attack them, causing inflammation and joint damage, ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that eating a Mediterranean style diet could reduce bone density loss in patients with osteoporosis. The Mediterranean diet is characterized by being rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish as well as limiting the intake of dairy and meat. The ...click here to read more

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has defined frozen shoulder (periarthritis or adhesive capsulitis) as a condition characterized by a progressive limitation of active and passive shoulder motion. According to the AAOS, the severity of the condition can vary, but however severe the condition, there may not be radiographic findings other than a mild ...click here to read more

Tai chi is an ancient form of exercise originating in China. Unlike other types of exercises, tai chi is low-impact and has been found to have benefits not only on the body but on the mind as well. If you’re looking to find a gentle exercise to incorporate into your daily routine, we highly recommend ...click here to read more

Obesity is a very serious medical concern, often causing life-threatening complications of type 2 diabetes. A new study has emerged that examines participants with type 2 diabetes and their related eating preferences. The study looked at participant’s preference for meal times and body mass index (BMI). The 210 participants involved in the study all had ...click here to read more

What if we told you that you could reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease by simply changing one daily habit? You probably wouldn’t believe us, but one regular habit that many of us have has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. So, what is this common habit ...click here to read more

It’s always best to eat foods when they’re in season because that’s when they’re at their prime, and fewer chemicals are used to harvest them. Spring is a great time to clean up your winter diet and add more vibrant colored foods that grow this time of year. Some may call these foods as superfoods ...click here to read more

Fluid in the gallbladder that hardens is known as gallstones. Your gallbladder is responsible for holding bile, which is slowly released into the small intestine to aid in digestion. It is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your liver. Although anyone can develop gallstones, there seems to be a link between ...click here to read more