Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
War on Obesity: Mexico Bans Soda & Junk Food Commercials
Mexico announced that it has banned all high-calorie food and soft drink commercials from terrestrial and cable TV in an attempt to combat the growing obesity trend. According to the press release, the restrictions will be into effect immediately but it will not be a round-the-clock ban. Government officials say the junk food and soda […]
Heart Disease Study Saves Americans $37.1 Billion
A $260 million trial aimed at determining the effects of combined hormone therapy (cHT) as a prevention strategy for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) has resulted in a net economic gain of $37.1 billion, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. When all was said and done the trial uncovered that […]
Blame Your Fat Brother For Your Obesity
A new report suggests that you can blame your fat brother or sister for your increased risk of developing love handles, according to new findings by researchers at the Mongan Institute for Health Policy. While it is known that a person’s risk of obesity increases if they have family members who are obese, there has been little […]
Updating the Eat, Play, Love Event
As we mentioned in a previous post, we’re excited to partner up with other local clinics to take part in the event Eat, Play, Love: Obesity is a Family Matter. Eat, Play, Love is a wonderful event that focuses on educating people about how they can implement healthy choices into their everyday life. Topics like […]
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