The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. In the United States, more than one-third of adults are obese. Obesity is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Weight loss can be achieved through diet and exercise, but for some people, surgery may … Read more
The link between fast food and obesity is well-established. Fast food is often high in calories and low in nutrients, making it a prime contributor to weight gain and obesity. In fact, studies have shown that people who eat fast food regularly are more likely to be obese than those who don’t. While the link … Read more
Obesity and being overweight are major problems in today’s society. A sedentary lifestyle is a major contributing factor to these conditions. Obesity and being overweight can lead to many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. These conditions can shorten your life expectancy and make you more likely to suffer from a … Read more
The goal of family assessment is to improve the health and control or prevent disease in the family. The nurse will be able to assess the family’s general health, interpersonal relationships among members, and any chronilogical issues in the family during this process. Identifying familial risk factors can help nurses plan how to address these … Read more
The Western Diet The eating habits of Americans, according to Michael Pollan, are “repulsive and entirely unhealthy.” Pollan discusses a number of food-related concerns in his essay, including how the food industry and medical community contributes to them. He also offers some suggestions for how we can improve our diets and our overall health. The … Read more
In the United States, obesity is a significant problem for African American women. Obesity has been associated with many diseases. Obesity has been shown to cause type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Obesity also leads to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. In African American Women, obesity can lead to more health risks than … Read more
Advertisements for weight loss are everywhere, but are they helpful or manipulative? According to the Federal Trade Commission, the only thing being lost in weight loss advertisements is money, not weight. With weight loss ads preying on the insecurities of a targeted overweight audience, they abuse the innocence of the viewer by influencing them with … Read more
Currently, one of the most talked about issues in health and nutrition is the obesity crisis in America, specifically the rapidly increasing rates of obesity. Is the obesity epidemic currently plaguing America being caused by Socioeconomic status (SES) and increasing poverty rates, or are parental/family influences to include lack of proper portioning/nutrition, sedentary lifestyle and … Read more
America is like an onion. If you pull back the peel, which resembles our freedom, one can find out more and more about the country that resembles the problems America is facing. The layers of an onion contain a chemical not so soothing to humans, which is similar to the problems that effect Americans. America … Read more
In 1988, Dr. Gerald Reaven was awarded the Banting Medal for Scientific Research by the American Diabetes Association and introduced the term Syndrome X to the medical community. According to Dr. Reaven, “Syndrome X is a simple way to refer to a cluster of changes that encourage the onset and development of heart disease. ” … Read more
Does anti-Interleukin suppress of Alpha and Beta receptors stop the progression of Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), is the most common musculoskeletal condition, is a long-term chronic disease involving depletion of cartilage over time. It is also the cause of bone rubbing on bone which causes pain, stiffness, immobility, which affects the overall quality of life. Osteoarthritis … Read more
In our society, many Americans face one or more health problems caused by how one cares for their body. There are various ways to mistreat your body: one might consume too much sugar, one might consume too much sodium, or one might eat at fast food restaurants every day. However, these are also reasons why … Read more
Heart failure is a very common disease; whereby around 670,000 people are diagnosed with the disease every year (Lien, & Alexis, 2012). There is increased hospitalization of people aged above 65 years because of congestive heart failure. It is characterized with the slow movement of the blood through the heart and an increased pressure in … Read more
Statistics show that today there are over 1. 7 billion members of the so called “consumer class”- half of them being in the developing world (2011, the World Watch Institute). Being part of the consumer class myself, I believe it is crucial to dispense a great deal of money on goods and services to better … Read more
Always keep track of your efforts and workouts and use a pedometer or any other such devices to stick to your daily goals and needs Studies and many other research works done by the scientists have proved that eating yoghurt helps the people to burn calories and to lose weight. So make sure that you … Read more
Concentration of liquid foods is a fundamental operation in many food processes; it is completely different from dehydration. Usually, foods, which are concentrated, remain in the liquid state; while drying produces solid or semisolid foods with significantly lower water content. The concentration of liquid foods has three different methods; evaporation, membrane concentration, and freeze concentration. … Read more
My objective is to lose six pounds in three weeks. To measure and track process I will weigh myself before the three week; starting weight 212 pounds, date March 25 2016, also weigh in at the end of each week. The rules to follow during this time of change are as follows: no eating after … Read more
Are you looking for a durable set of sheets that will last for years? If so, consider trying 100% bamboo sheets! These eco-friendly sheets can last up to 15 years if they are cared for properly. In comparison, traditional cotton sheets usually only last a year or two before you need to replace them. When … Read more