Most Americans put on a few pounds during the holidays. That in itself would not be so bad, except more often than not, this excess weight is never lost. The battle to shed this extra weight is never an easy one. But the good news is that you don’t have to fight this battle if you can prevent it from happening in the first place!
More than 600,000 individuals undergo knee replacement in the US every year and in the process, regain or retain their ability to lead productive and active lives. If your knee pain is constant and forces you to compromise on activities or hobbies that you enjoy and you are considering knee replacement but are hesitant,
The very idea of going under the surgeon’s knife after being rendered unconscious by anesthesia can send shivers down your spine even if your spine has become a source of pain that is severely limiting your activities of daily living.
Sometimes the excess pounds stubbornly refuse to leave your frame no matter what you do. If traditional methods of losing weight such as diet and exercise have not been successful in giving you the desired results, perhaps it is time you consider bariatric surgery.
What better way to start the New Year than to give yourself a clean slate and kick start your plan for clean living and healthy eating in the coming year.
Knee replacement is in fact the most common joint replacement surgery with over 721,000 surgeries being performed in the US. The number of knee replacement surgeries have increased by over 161% between 1991 and 2010.
As a young adult, getting a good cardio workout may be just a matter of going for a fast jog or jumping rope. As we age, however, excessive pounding can take its toll on your joints causing pain and limiting your mobility. Workouts then become a source of dread rather than something you enjoy.
With significant advances in medical science, the number of deaths caused due to colon cancer has been declining over the past several decades. In fact, it is estimated there are 1 million plus survivors of this disease in the United States alone. And the best news is that colon cancer can be prevented! Colon cancer screening saves lives.
Superfoods!! As the name suggests, they are packed with healthy nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that fortify your body against deadly heart attacks, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and stroke. They also improve your strength, stamina, and vitality making you feel like a real-life superhero. “So, where can you find these superfoods?” you might ask. Not surprisingly, most superfoods can be found at your local supermarket. Here is a list of some superfoods and the reasons why they are super:
The blossoming of flowers, the splash of color, and warming of the temperatures herald the coming of spring, which is always welcome after a stark cold winter season. Unfortunately, springtime is peak allergy season in the US. Allergies rank 5th among the leading chronic diseases affecting the US with more than half the population (55%) testing positive for one or more allergens.
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