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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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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Achieving a well-rounded program that addresses the 5 components of fitness is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

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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. Muscles in the legs and hips get a solid workout, as well as the glutes. 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. EGCg is the most well-studied compound in green tea, which is considered to be the active ingredient. By Danielle Moyer, MS, CNS, LDN .

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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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Creating a Holistic Detox Plan for Sustainable Weight Management

Designs for Health

Research suggests that the exposure, accumulation, and removal of toxins may be associated with chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Moreover, the accumulation of toxic trace elements in the body is associated with metabolic disorders linked to being overweight or obese.