According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States is Alzheimer’s disease. There are already upwards of six million Americans living with Alzheimer’s today, and that number is expected to more than double by 2050.
Overeating is an all-too-common problem in the United States and around the world. In fact, the World Obesity Federation recently predicted that over half of the world’s population (more than four billion people) will be either overweight or obese in the next 12 years. But besides the social stigma of appearing to be fat, a […]
Eating food is a basic human need, but it is also a social activity that we engage in every day of our lives. We regularly eat with friends, family members, or coworkers, and their opinions undoubtedly have an impact on our eating habits and food preferences. This kind of peer pressure can be a powerful […]
Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, is a surprisingly common affliction in the United States. Almost 50% of adult Americans have hypertension, which is defined as a systolic blood pressure of greater than 130 mmHg. It’s also a potentially serious medical condition that is linked with numerous negative health outcome.
The decision to start a weight loss journey doesn’t usually come easily, and most people either have to think about it for a while or wait for the “right” moment to present itself. This decision-making process also usually involves a lot of research and reflection. Which diet is right for me? How much weight do I need to lose? Will I be able to stick with it?
Most people probably start a diet with a specific time frame in mind: I want to lose X number of pounds in Y number of weeks. And so they go about picking a diet plan or weight loss program to help them achieve that goal, with the intention that they’ll abandon the diet once they […]
You’ve undoubtedly heard the idea that protein is an important part of your diet, but what amount of protein is necessary each day? The answer depends on your age and sex, but generally speaking (according to the USDA), women need 46 grams of protein and men need 56 grams of protein. The source of protein […]
At nearly 42% of the adult population, the rate of obesity in the United States is at an all-time high. In addition to the stigma related to the physical appearance of carrying excess body fat, obesity is a driver of a variety of chronic medical conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. While there […]
People decide to lose weight for many reasons. For some, it’s about looking thinner or fitting some perceived societal standards of health and beauty. For others, it’s about becoming more healthy, or it may be a doctor-directed response to a serious illness. Whatever the motivation, the fact is that more Americans than ever are trying […]
