13 Cancers Are Associated With Being Overweight Or Obese. These make up 40% of cancers diagnosed in the US according to the CDC. The incidence of the cancers that are associated with being over weight are increasing. The rates of cancers not associated with obesity are decreasing. Cancer is a complex problem, but it strongly […]
Middle Age Muscle and Bone Loss
Is Feeling Old Due To Age Or Something Else? Aging is associated with a decrease in muscle mass especially in lower body muscle mass occurring after the fifth decade of life. Of course losing muscle mass means we’re getting weaker. We are not meant to become weaker and frailer as an quinquagenarian <- winning scrabble […]
Prenatal Pesticides Associated With Neurological Problems
Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides has been associated with reduced IQ, mental health problems, motor delays among preschoolers, memory problems, attention deficit, and autism (review of 27 studies). Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to organophosphate pesticides can lead to serious health problems, including increased risks for cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. Exposure can […]
70% of Army is Overweight or Obese
New RAND report finds almost 70% of Army is overweight or obese. We often hear or see social media posts saying you can’t outrun a bad diet. This one thing may, in fact, help prove that point. The interesting point here is that the Army exercises a lot. The problem can’t be corrected by simply […]
Pre-Diabetes Risks
More than 84 million American adults and so many here in Texarkana have PRE-diabetes. They are already having problems but haven’t crossed the arbitrary line into full blown diabetes. Once they do, they’re now classified as having the disease. They now have major increases in health problems including an earlier death, heart attacks, stroke, dementia, […]
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