Eating disorders can be life-threatening if not identified and treated appropriately. In fact, eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. About 28 percent of people with eating disorders attempt suicide. More people die of eating disorders each year than ofdepression,bip...
People taking a placebo (inactive) agent lost an average of 3% of their weight, or 3.2 kg (7 lb).The percent of patients using Zepbound that lost 5% or more of their body weight ranged from 85% to 91%, based on which dose they used. After 72 weeks of treatment, people who used ...
People of color who have psoriasis are less likely to get appropriate and timely treatment than their white counterparts. A study found that Black, Asian, and Native Americans are 40 percent less likely to see a dermatologist for their psoriasis than non-Hispanic white Americans, regardless of th...
According to a study, older adults who consumed high amounts of flavonoids in a 20-year period were up to 40 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. [5] Similarly, a small study on wild blueberry powder found that this form of the fruit may ...
aIs it McDonald's fault that more than 63 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, making us the fattest nation in the history of the world? I don't think so, because each of us is responsible for what we put in our mouths and in the mouths of our children. Plus many other ...
They’re packed with unhealthy omega-6 fats (that Americans already consume way too much of) and have been proven to alter the structure of our cell membranes.4 Steps to Help Prevent Cancer In addition to the 10 foods listed above, also be sure to avoid any food labeled as “diet,”“...
While all nuts are rich sources of fat, macadamia nuts are particularly rich in omega-9 fatty acids (aka the monounsaturated fat). As a matter of fact, around 50 percent of the fat in these creamy nuts comes from omega-9’s. This is important because omega-9 fatty acids appear to redu...
According to the American Council on Exercise, men with a body fat percentage over 25 percent fall into the "obese" category. This means that they have excess stored fat. Being in this category, you should consider healthy weight loss strategies to minimize your risk of developing certain ...
Most Americans are at least overweight (BMI 25-30) obese (BMI 30-40) and far too many are morbidly obese (BMI over 40). Using a readily available scale you can approximate you lean body weight. If it reads that you are 30% fat, and your total weight is 200 lbs, then your LEAN ...
People of color who have psoriasis are less likely to get appropriate and timely treatment than their white counterparts. A study found that Black, Asian, and Native Americans are 40 percent less likely to see a dermatologist for their psoriasis than non-Hispanic white Americans, regardless of th...