Obesity is a chronic, neurobehavioral disease that affects over 30 percent of adults in the United States today. You are considered obese if your Body Mass Index (BMI) score, which compares your height to weight ratio, is 30 or higher. Overtime, carrying excess weight increases your risk of developing other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
Whether you are hitting the pavement on a long distance run, peddling down the streets or shifting into warrior pose at your neighborhood yoga studio, keeping your athletic gear in tip-top shape is essential.
Electrolytes are chemicals and minerals that enter your body through the food, drinks, medications and other supplements you consume. The most common electrolytes are calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Electrolytes are broken down during digestion and are used to regulate the flow of water to your cells, keep your body hydrated, rebuild tissue and send nerve impulses to signal your body to perform various activities.
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While we all experience occasional sleepy days, fatigue is often defined as an increased need for sleep, difficulty initiating activity, reduced capacity to maintain activity or feeling tired from simple tasks.
While most people are aware of the health risks associated with smoking tobacco, it remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States today. Deciding to quit smoking is the first step towards achieving a longer, healthier life. Oncologist, Samir Desai, MD, shares the health benefits of quitting and tips to help you achieve a smoke-free life.
During the winter months, your nose might not be the only thing feeling stuffy. As temperatures drop, we keep doors and windows closed and use furnaces to keep our houses warm. Over time, the lack of fresh air can reduce the air quality indoors, causing upper respiratory symptoms and, if you suffer from asthma, more frequent or severe attacks. Board-certified allergy, asthma and immunology specialist, Dr. Andrey Leonov, shares tips to maintain the air quality in your home this winter.
A healthy diet and physical activity are key to a high metabolism and calorie burning. Sometimes, it’s just difficult to do though. Here are a few everyday ideas to kick-start your metabolism and burn extra calories throughout the day.
The winter season is a common time when serious injuries from ice-related falls inevitably occur. Icy, snowy surfaces are a major cause of ankle sprains and fractures, and it’s critical to seek prompt treatment to prevent further damage that can prolong recovery.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that affects your body’s ability to move. This condition can make performing simple daily tasks such as walking, getting up from a chair or moving in bed more difficult, as movements become smaller and slower. In the U.S. alone, there are more than one million people living with Parkinson’s.