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Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight After Menopause?
Weight gain and menopause Most women gain some weight when they reach menopause. Women who have always struggled with their weight find that the battle becomes even harder at this time. Many women who have never had to worry about their weight in the past find that they gain a couple of inches around their waist and are troubled by how to get rid of them. Weight gain at menopause is common but not inevitable. There are effective ways to prevent the pounds piling on.
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Sugary Drinks Can Cause Earlier Puberty In Girls
A new study has shown that young girls who consume more sugary drinks are more likely to start menstruating early...
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Women Are More Likely To Develop Sleep Apnea But Less Likely To Get Diagnosed
Sleep apnea affects more than 42 million Americans. It is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing many...
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800,000 Cancers Due To Obesity And Diabetes
In 2012, 6 percent of cancer in the world (800,000 cases) was due to the harmful effects of obesity or...
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Protein And Weight Loss
If you are someone who is wanting to lose weight, boost metabolism and reduce cravings, increasing protein intake may be...
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Ketogenic Diet Helps Improve Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that affects more than 8 million people in the USA. It occurs when the...
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Hormone & Thyroid Health
Are Your Hormones Responsible For Your Muffin Top?
Some people call it a muffin top; others refer to excess torso fat as love handles. However you choose to name the bits of fat that spill out over jeans or trousers, no one wants to have any. Carrying excess fat around your torso doesn’t just look unappealing; it’s also very bad for your health. Excess fat in this region is dangerous because there are a lot of important organs in the area. Fat doesn’t just sit under your skin; it also creeps into your abdominal organs, particularly your liver, pancreas, and even around your heart. Losing weight from this part of the body can be extremely difficult because sometimes hormones can be responsible for the excess fat. An imbalance in one or several hormones can promote deposition of fat around the abdomen and prevent you from being able to lose weight, despite your best efforts.
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Large Waist Raises Cancer Risk
Being overweight raises the risk of cancer. Carrying weight on your torso is more dangerous than the buttocks and thighs...
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Case Study: Fatty Liver Masquerading As Indigestion
Kelly is a 34 year old lady who came to see me for help with a fatty liver. She only...
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The best and worst foods for gout
Gout is a very painful type of arthritis that usually affects the lower extremities. In 90 percent of cases gout...
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