Health

Why is American food so unhealthy?

It's no secret: The standard American diet is at the root of the obesity epidemic and many of its associated diseases.

Health

What is the heart-healthy DASH diet?

A common eating plan with a catchy acronym—the DASH diet—is designed to help you lower your blood pressure, but exactly what can you eat while on it?

Cardiology

A heart-healthy life begins with good prenatal care

Statistics show more babies are born in August and September than any other time of the year. That means a lot of future parents will soon learn they're expecting. The American Heart Association says it's never too early ...

Overweight & Obesity

How much weight loss per month is safe?

So, after a month of holiday eating, your pants are too tight and you're desperate to lose the extra weight as quickly as possible, but how much can you lose in a month?

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes in young people puts their eyes at risk

Sixteen-year-old Karl is seen for the first time in my optometry practice. He was referred to me for a fluctuating vision problem. During his examination, I saw signs suggesting he may have diabetes, which could have explained ...

Overweight & Obesity

Volumetrics again ranked as one of the nation's best diets

Each year, the Volumetrics plan has consistently been recommended when people have looked to U.S. News & World Report rankings for advice on diets to improve their health or manage their weight.

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