Health Insights

here are many publications online and hard copy books explaining how to treat or manage diabetes. The truth is that diabetes remains a global health concern affecting many people. As per the CDC's latest records, 34.2 million people in the US suffer from diabetes. Out of this, 88% are adults. This means that in a random group of 10 people, one person is affected by the disease. In adults, th …

Counting calories and weighing food regularly can be confusing and time-consuming, especially if you plan on losing weight. However, a key component and driving factor for losing weight is portion control, controlling the amount you consume each meal. Do you want to lose weight the proper way, with precision, and effectively? Below is a guide on how to easily create portion sizes for weight l …

42.4% of all Americans are obese, according to the CDC. While the problem affects everyone (considering 18.5% of children in the U.S. are obese), individuals aged 40 years and above are the worst hit. Obesity statistics globally may be lower than in the U.S. at 13%. However, this is still a shocking statistic given the effects of obesity ranging from heart disease to stroke, diabete …

Most gyms experience the same thing at the beginning of every year. Numbers of people join the gym with the best intentions to reach their goal to lose a specific amount of weight within a set time frame.  In turn, they join and follow through with their plans for at least the first week. From exercising religiously to proper dieting, they do all that it takes to ensure that they progress …