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Americans are fatter than ever, new CDC data shows. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35 percent - but in 2023, 23 states hit that alarming threshold. Overall, one in five American adults overall are obese, with the Midwest and the South reporting the highest...
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Here's how to read food and nutrition labels on your groceries Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly explains how learning to better understand food labels can help you achieve your health goals. Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged...
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A Chinese woman has reignited discussions about “overwork obesity” after revealing that work-related stress caused her to gain 20 kilogrammes in just one year. Ouyang Wenjing, a 24-year-old from Guangdong in southern China, shared her experience on the social media platform Xiaohongshu. Wenjing...
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Artificial intelligence coming to retail and grocery stores Is artificial intelligence benefiting or hurting retail and grocery businesses? Watch here to find out Sesame oil is a versatile, aromatic oil. The intensity and nuttiness of toasted sesame oil makes it the perfect finishing oil to a dish....
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Show Caption Hide Caption Expert reveals the fruits, rice and meats that can lower blood pressure Hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease. Nutrition therapist Lauren Kelly has dietary suggestions that can help lower blood pressure. In 1948, little was known about the causes of heart...
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A six-week abortion ban in Florida led to a sharp drop in the number of abortions provided in the state and drove down national trends too, a new report shows. Monthly abortions in Florida were cut by more than 30% after a ban on procedures after six weeks of pregnancy was implemented in May,...
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Stress levels among modern-day parents appear to be growing at an alarming rate — so much so that U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued an advisory calling parental stress an urgent public health issue. Parents in 2024 are handling the traditional challenges of child care while dealing...
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How to Stretch and Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor A third of women and 16% of men will experience some kind of pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime, statistics show Roughly a third of women and 16% of men will experience some kind of pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime, statistics have shown....
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