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Have You Been Diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome?

by Nancy Gal
November 1, 2018

Approximately 47 million adult Americans have metabolic syndrome. It is a serious health condition characterized as a group of risk factors that can increase your chance of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Abdominal Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes

Have You Measured Your Waist Lately? You Could Have Abdominal Obesity …

by Nancy Gal
October 15, 2018

What Does Waist Measurement Have To Do With Your Health? Waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) are two screening measurements used to assess body weight as it relates to disease risk. Excess body fat increases risk of developing ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Abdominal Measure, Bmi, Body Fat, Body Mass Index, Calories, Cardiovascular Disease, Health Hazard, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Waist Circumference

They Are Healthy For a Reason

by Nancy Gal
August 15, 2018

It’s no secret, fruits and vegetables provide many health benefits. Research has shown that people who consume a diet plentiful in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy meal plan are likely to have reduced risk of high blood ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avocados, Cancer, Fiber, Folate, Fruits, Healthy Meals, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Potassium, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Vegetables, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

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