Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
The American Institute for Cancer Research estimates that 33% of breast cancers in the U.S. never have to happen.
Obesity and Cancer - What's the Link?
Obesity and Cancer - What's the Link? Achieving a healthy body weight is one of the most important things you can do to prevent cancer.
The Importance of Implementing Healthier Habits Earlier in Life
Nearly 1 in 3 Michigan children are overweight or obese. Implementing healthier habits earlier in life can ensure your child’s body is functioning properly while lowering risk of chronic conditions, and they are also more likely to make better choices as they get older.
Health Benefits of Eggs
Eggs contain nutrients that are important for health.
Diabetes Prevention
It's Diabetes Awareness Month and did you know that Diabetes is on the rise? Fortunately, losing weight and leading a healthy lifestyle can prevent Type 2 Diabetes.
Can Step Counts Predict Obesity?
Did you know that smart phones could soon be a way for researchers to predict obesity rates across the world?
Diabetes in the United States
What is the cost of Diabetes in the United States? And what can you do to prevent Diabetes?
Prediabetes: Could It Happen To You?
86 million American adults - more than 1 out of 3 have prediabetes.
Menopause and Dietary Choices
Did you know eating a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly can help alleviate symptoms of menopause?
Coconut Oil - Is It Healthy?
Coconut oil is commonly marketed as a health food, but is it really healthier for you?
Weight-Related Deaths Affecting Non-Obese Individuals
A recent global study suggests that you don't necessarily have to have an obese diagnosis, to be at risk for dying from conditions related to excess weight. Of 4 million deaths that occurred in 2015 that are related to being overweight, around 40% were not considered clinically obese (a BMI of 30 or more.)
Does TV in the Bedroom Increase Childhood Obesity?
A recent study in 2017 by scientists at the University College London suggests that children who have television sets in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than children who do not.
Table Salt vs. Himalayan Salt
Table Salt versus Himalayan Pink Salt - Is Himalayan Salt healthier for you?
Obesity and Stroke Risk
Did you know that strokes kill more than 133,000 Americans annually? Fortunately, eighty percent of strokes are preventable! May is 'American Stroke Month', which focuses on educating individuals about what strokes are, including risk factors and prevention.
Obesity and Sleep Apnea
Obesity is a risk factor for many medical conditions, and is considered a major risk factor for the development of sleep apnea.
5 Tips to Sleep Better
Research indicates that lack of proper sleep and poor sleep quality can contribute to weight gain and obesity, and slow weight loss while following a diet.
Benefits of Pineapple
If you’re looking for a delicious treat, grab a Pineapple! Rough on the outside, and sweet on the inside, Pineapple is one powerful fruit.
Why to Avoid Bananas While Losing Weight
Bananas may come to mind when we think of healthy food choices, but this fruit may not be the best option when trying to lose weight.
The Impact of Obesity on Fertility
Couples where both individuals are obese may take 55 to 59 percent longer to achieve pregnancy (compared to non-obese couples), according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
Water Intake Crucial for Weight Loss
Improving overall hydration is a common tool used in weight loss. How important is your water intake?