Obesity and Diabetes: the adiponectin hormone connection
Many news reports recently have discussed the link between obesity and diabetes. The root of the connection between obesity and diabetes is insulin resistance. Insulin helps the body turn food into energy and is the body’s primary fat regulator. In the...Obesity Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Risk Peaks with Early Life Obesity The dangers of obesity have been fairly well-publicized in a number of areas. Most people today are aware that obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, sleep apnea, and more. What you may not realize is that...Is Chocolate Good For You?
The short answer is: yes, but we’re not talking about milk chocolate or typical candy bars. Dark chocolate contains anti-oxidant flavanols and polyphenols, similar to red wine, grapes and berries. A study in the Journal of Nutrition, October 2008 concluded that...Larger Waist, Smaller Lifespan
Abdominal Girth More Significant than BMI A report this year in the New England Journal of Medicine confirmed earlier findings that a higher body mass index (BMI) is significantly associated with mortaility. More importantly, a large European study found that the...Get Your Copy!
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