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Are you or someone you love struggling with being overweight or obese? Canadian obesity has increased dramatically over the years. A study published by the Public Health Agency of Canada indicates that more than 50% of Canadians are overweight or obese. Learning how to calculate your BMI to determine if you are overweight or obese can help
A recent study conducted by researchers from Stanford Medicine, published in JAMA Network Open, reveals that adopting a vegan diet can lead to significant improvements in cardiovascular health within just eight weeks. The study, unique for its focus on identical twins, aimed to eliminate genetic and lifestyle variations that often complicate diet research. Involving 44
August marks Gastroparesis Awareness Month, a chance to learn more about this potentially debilitating condition. Out of 100,000 people, about 10 men and about 40 women have gastroparesis, making it a very rare condition that most people have no experience or familiarity with. Gastroparesis is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by delayed gastric emptying. The condition
A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals. These conditions pose a huge burden on individuals and upon wider society, and currently represent an enormous unmet clinical need. Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders characterized by an abnormal immune response, where the immune
New research has found that adding a mushroom serving to your diet could increase your intake of several micronutrients, including shortfall nutrients such as vitamin D, without any increase in calories, sodium or fat. Mushrooms are known to most people as vegetables, but in fact, they are a member of the third food kingdom –
Exercising whilst experiencing arthritis symptoms might sound challenging, but it is one of the best ways to manage pain and stiffness caused by this condition. The right exercises can help improve joint flexibility, strengthen muscles, and boost overall well-being and mobility. Below, we go over some of the best arthritis-friendly exercises that are safe and
