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10 Important Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Weight Loss Surgery

There are different paths to weight loss. As you choose which one is right for you, you may consider weight loss surgery. Before taking that ... Read More

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5 Foods That Clog Your Colon

A healthy colon is about five feet long, two and a half inches in diameter, and weighs two to three pounds. The average American’s colon ... Read More

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The Best Beginner Exercises to Start Your Weight Loss Journey

Congratulations on starting your journey to be healthier. Obesity can take a negative toll on your life, making everyday actions difficult, ... Read More

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Is Stress Causing Your Weight Gain?

Ding Dongs and Doritos have never solved anyone's problems, but that doesn't keep us from seeking solace in food. When work gets hectic, ... Read More

Overweight vs. Obesity… Is There a Difference?

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reported that out of one hundred people per group surveyed, Black ... Read More

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From Pillow to Plate: The Surprising Role of Sleep in Children’s Weight Management

Childhood obesity is an urgent and complex problem, and its relationship with poor sleep poses a major public health challenge. Adequate ... Read More

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How Much Weight Loss Per Month Is Safe?

So your pants are too tight and you're desperate to lose the extra weight as quickly as possible, but how much can you lose in a ... Read More

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7 Reasons To Drink More Lemon Water

Packed with nutrients including vitamins C and B, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and fiber, it’s no surprise that drinking lemon water ... Read More

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Are These Weight Loss Programs Actually Worth The Money?

When it comes to losing weight, it’s easy to want to see results immediately. Many people think that you can lose weight fast depending on ... Read More

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Nearly One-Quarter of the World Will be Obese by 2045

If current trends continue, nearly one-quarter of the world's population will be obese by 2045. And one in eight people will have type 2 ... Read More

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Why Do I Sleep So Much? Reasons for Oversleeping

Your eyes close and your mind shuts down the second your head hits the pillow, but you wake up 10 hours later still feeling tired. Many ... Read More

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Why The BMI Scale Isn’t Accurate for Black Folks

Modern technology is something that we see advance and change every day. From the beginning of time, modern technology has helped society ... Read More

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