Bariatric surgery reduces the size of your stomach so that less food is absorbed. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), you must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40, or be more than 100 pounds overweight to qualify for this surgery. Bariatric surgery can also be an …
Night owls can be out on the town every night having loads of fun and great experiences but mounting evidence shows they are ruining their health. Night Owls: Bad For Your Health People up most of the night are more prone to suffer from high blood pressure. In a 2013 study in the …
Drug prices and costs to consumers will be the center attention this week as President Trump speaks on this issue. At stake is whether consumers will receive relief from very high drug prices or Big Pharma will continue reaping windfall profits on drugs they bring to market. Drug Prices: Speech Expectations Many …
Tooth sensor can now measure your intake of sugar, salt, and alcohol. Tooth Sensor: What It Does People suffering from diabetes, heart conditions, and alcoholism now have an accurate way to measure their food and alcohol intake. This is important for managing diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and alcoholism. Currently, nothing is available to do …
Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease, but a group of related health problems such as high triglycerides, diabetes, and too much belly fat. If you have at least three of these issues, your chances for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke are higher than they’d be with any of those health problems on their own. …
Aging brings with it health issues. Studies show that 9 in 10 adults develop a chronic disease and 8 in 10 seniors have more than one. Here are several recommendations to stay healthy, active, and vibrant. Health Issue-High Blood Pressure 2 in 3 seniors over the age of 60 display high blood pressure. Left …
The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) announced yesterday that the number of Americans with diabetes rose by more than 1 million last year. As a result, the total number of Americans suffering from this disease is now 30.3 million. Moreover, these statistics will get worse as another 84 million Americans have prediabetes. This condition displays …