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Obesity as a Disability

Teen Health 101

A common disability which has been plaguing Americans is caused by obesity, which is the leading risk factor for chronic diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Obesity, a chronic condition affecting more than 33% of Americans today, serves as a major global health crisis today. Morbid obesity, BMI > 40.0

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Hiking: 10 physical and mental health benefits

The Sporting

Hiking Delivers a Great Cardio Workout You get sustained cardiovascular exercise from hiking, which means it can increase your cardio-respiratory health and should become a semi-regular part of your fitness training. When you're on a hike, your lungs, heart, and even arteries will get a workout. I hope this video will help some of you :) 4.

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Erythritol Rebuttal

Designs for Health

Commentary on the 2023 study: “The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk” by Witkowski M., has investigated correlations between various plasma “metabolomics,” including sugar alcohols, such as erythritol (ET), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.¹ Cristiana Paul, MSᵃ and David M. Ortiz SR, Field MS.

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The Benefits of Green Tea Polyphenols on the Immune System

Designs for Health

Epidemiological studies indicate that green tea consumption is associated with several health-promoting benefits, including the support of healthy body weight and cardiovascular health. Animal models further suggest EGCg may benefit those with obesity-related immune dysfunction.

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Vitamin E Tocotrienols and Bone Health

Designs for Health

tocotrienols) and their potential clinical relevance to obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, arthritis, and osteoporosis. . Most plants contain tocopherols, whereas tocotrienols can only be found in plants, such as the annatto, palms, grains, and nuts.

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The Role of the Oral Microbiome on Nitric Oxide Production and Healthy Blood Pressure

Designs for Health

This is relevant to the general population as clinical studies suggest impaired NO production, activity, or bioavailability is associated with endothelial dysfunction in cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. This intervention was not randomized or placebo-controlled.

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World Heart Day Q&A with Stanford Children’s Heart Doctors

Stanford Childrens

Staying active is part of a healthy lifestyle that decreases your child’s risk of acquiring chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and coronary artery disease as he or she ages. Regular exercise in childhood can prevent your child from developing heart disease as an adult.

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