Despite our country’s obsession with weight and appearance, most people who are medically overweight don’t realize it. What we’re talking about isn’t “love-handles” or a body that doesn’t match the supermodels we see in magazines. Instead, we’re talking about a weight that affects your health, well-being, and longevity. Our collective weight problem is so bad that only cigarette smoking causes more preventable deaths in America than obesity does.
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The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
Animals play an important role in many people’s lives. In addition to seeing-eye dogs and dogs that can be trained to detect seizures, animals can also be used in occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical rehabilitation to help patients recover. Aside from these designated therapeutic roles, animals are also valued as companions. Learn more about the possible benefits of that companionship.
Read More »Tips to Make it Easier to Change Your Bad Habits for a Healthier Year
An article by Professor Wendy Wood at the University of Southern California, about myths regarding how to change habits, makes it clear that much of what we think we know on the subject isn’t true.
Read More »Can Listening to Music Improve Your Workout?
Listening to music while exercising can help improve the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood.
Read More »Osteoporosis: How to Avoid It and How to Treat It
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that causes the bones to thin and weaken to a point where they break more easily, particularly the hip, spine and wrist. Why should YOU be concerned? What are the causes? How may it be prevented and treated? What are the risks and benefits of various medications? This article seeks to answer such questions based on recent research.
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