Microscopic bugs called microbes can be found in your eyes, mouth, gut, skin, and everywhere else. But don’t be alarmed. Most of your microbes are useful. They help you digest food. They prevent dangerous infections in your organs. And so much more. They’re vital for your health. This collection of microbes in your body includes…
A Third of Americans Don’t Know They’re Obese: 2 Surprising Causes
What is the obesity situation of Americans? The data appear to be quite startling. According to the latest published data, the results of the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show that among Americans aged 20 and above, 42.5 percent are obese, and 31.1 percent are overweight. Together, they account for 73.6…
Getting Young Athletes Ready for a New School Year
August 9, 2022
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As a new school year begins, many students return to their favorite sports or try something new. Encouraging kids to make physical activity part of their lives has lifelong benefits, said Dr. Theodore Shybut, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Shybut offered some tips for getting…
90-pound Beagle Loses 70% of His Body Weight
This dog is given a second chance at life. And he surely deserves it! (Video courtesy of Erin McManis) …
What Fat Better (Or Worse) When It Comes to Diabetes & Obesity?
It seems the discussions about dietary fats never end. Although it’s been determined that trans fats should be avoided at all costs, there is somewhat of a gray area when it comes to other fats, including healthy fats and which ones are better than others. In a recent study from the University of California, Riverside, for example,…
Lose 100 Pounds, Start a New Life, Let Go of Psychological Burden, and Be a Sunshine Girl
The first time I met Cokimi was in a “pop-up store,” a store set up for a limited period. At that time, she was a salesperson who always wore a sweet smile. Today, she is both sunny and confident. Two years ago, Cokimi was depressed. She was overweight and frequently encountered obstacles in her relationships…
Kids, Soda, and Obesity | Eat Better
Welcome to Eat Better I’m Gina Marie. In this episode we’re going to talk about children, soda, and obesity. Soda addiction has long been a problem in our nation’s schools here in America. It was never a problem in my school where I grew up in New Zealand. There was no such thing as a…
More Than Half of Young U.S. Adults Have a Chronic Health Condition
Obesity, depression, high blood pressure, asthma: These are just a few of the chronic health conditions that are now affecting almost 40 million Americans between the ages 18 and 34, new federal data shows. Overall, the 2019 data found that more than half of young adults (nearly 54%) now deal with at least one chronic…
Study Shows that High Levels of Exercise Do Not Compensate For a Poor Diet
July 29, 2022
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A long-term research study investigating the independent and joint effects that exercise and diet have on a participant’s risk of death has shown that the detrimental effect a low-quality diet has on a person’s health and fatality risk cannot be eliminated by high levels of exercise. The study by the University of Sydney, which followed…
The Worst Foods That Make You More Hungry | Eat Better
In this episode, we are going to talk about weight gain and obesity because it’s a common and very costly health issue. We’re also going to talk about the worst foods that make you hungry. Please click on the ‘CC’ button to activate English subtitles. – * Click the “Save” button below the video to…
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