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Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome, which is defined as a cluster of risk factors that increase your likelihood of having serious health conditions, is estimated to affect one in six people. If you have metabolic syndrome, you are more likely to suffer from diabetes, heart attacks and strokes.
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Tips for Overcoming Childhood Obesity

You may have heard that obesity rates among adults have doubled in the last 30 years, but did you also know that obesity rates have tripled in the same time period among children? The obesity epidemic, and the life threatening illnesses it brings with it, is affecting people as young as 2 years old. Resulting[...]
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Understanding Weight Loss Surgery and Obesity

One medical condition affecting Americans today is morbid obesity, a condition where someone is overweight by at least 100 pounds, with excessive amounts of body fat. If you are morbidly obese, you are at a high risk for many medical problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and[...]
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How To Breathe After Lap Band Surgery

After having lap band surgery, you will need to start an exercise routine to help you lose weight while maintaining muscle mass. Your plan may include aerobic exercise, strength training, stretching, or all three! Whatever type of exercise you do after your lap band surgery, proper breathing will be important. Learn more about how to[...]
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Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and GERD

Some of the most common diseases affecting American adults today are type 2 diabetes, heart disease, GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), and high blood pressure. Learn how you can take control of your health and reduce your risk for these chronic illnesses. If you suffer from these diseases already, find out how bariatric surgery and other[...]
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Portable Body Fat Analyzer Accuracy

There are many ways to mark your progress as you become healthier. You can weigh yourself, measure your body's dimensions, watch your activity levels increase, or measure your body fat. The last solution seems like it could be a helpful way to determine if your fitness program is working as expected, converting your body into[...]
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Benefits of Strength Training

If you've never spent a lot of time around a weight room, the idea of strength training can be a little intimidating. However, there are a lot of benefits to adding strength training to your fitness routine.
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Enhance Your Workout

Are you getting the most from your workout? If you're investing the time to exercise regularly, you probably want to get as much benefit as possible from your efforts. Check out these tips for getting more from your workout without spending more time in the gym.
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