Going to the gym several times a week does not mean you can have large portions of whatever you want to eat. Yet, there is plenty of science that proves you also need to have a healthy diet to lose weight. Even if you burn several hundred calories during a 45-minute workout, the last thing you want to do is to replace those calories with fast food or some other indulgent food. America is suffering from an obesity epidemic that is causing a severe public health crisis. Yet, some fitness gurus, public health officials, doctors, and celebrities say it’s okay…
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Dry mouth is an unpleasant feeling. The salivary glands are responsible for keeping your mouth moist with saliva. Salivary glands respond to a variety of stimuli like food, liquids, and certain smells to produce saliva. When the salivary glands are not working properly, they do not produce enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. This creates a sensation of parched skin on the tongue and the roof of the mouth. The lack of saliva is not good for your overall health. Saliva has enzymes that help to break down food during the digestive process. Saliva also helps to prevent bacterial…
Many people suffer from constipation, diarrhea, and stomach cramp. These digestive tract issues are usually temporary and can be alleviated with over-the-counter medications. If you regularly have these uncomfortable and painful digestive tract issues, then you may have Crohn’s disease. There is no cure for Crohn’s disease, but it can be managed through proper treatments. Around 700,000 Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease. This disease can cause inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal system from the mouth to the anus, but it typically affects the small intestine and colon. There is no known cause, but heredity and immune system problems…
Marfan syndrome is not a widely known genetic disorder, but according to the Marfan Foundation, 1 in 5,000 men and women of all ethnic groups around the world have this disorder. In most cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited from a parent, yet there is a 25 percent chance that a person can be the first in their family to have this condition. A parent with Marfan syndrome has a 50 percent chance of passing this disorder on to their children. There is no cure for Marfan syndrome. When diagnosed in its early stages, treatments can help to minimize, delay, or…
Aging is inevitable, and the grey hairs, wrinkles, and forgetfulness can sneak up on you and be an unpleasant surprise. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the U.S. population of individuals who are 65 years of age or older in 2018 is 52 million and is projected to reach 95 million by 2060. According to the United Nations, nine percent of the world’s population is 65 years of age or older and is projected to reach 16 percent of the world’s population by 2050. Aging has its own set of health challenges. Doctors, researchers, and social workers need to understand…