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Here are some key principles and strategies for weight loss: Balanced Diet: A balanced and calorie-controlled diet is essential for weight loss. Focus on consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. Avoid or limit foods high in added sugars, saturated fats,...

What is it? Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox, although it is much less severe and experts say chances of infection are low. It occurs mainly in remote parts of central and west African countries, near tropical rainforests. In...

Only about 5-10% of people who get concussions will experience loss of consciousness.  A concussion is typically a short-lived functional brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body resulting in the brain moving back and forth within the skull. A concussion sets off a...

Who gets heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the United States, 1 in every 4 deaths in is the result of a heart disease. That’s about 610,000 people who die from the...

We often desire to make positive changes or set goals at the start of a new year; it’s tradition! According to a 2019 article published by PLOS ONE, 44% of people make New Year’s resolutions. The top resolutions were smoking cessation, weight loss, better overall health, and relationship improvements. But by...

It’s very important for men to pay attention to prostate cancer screenings if they are at high risk due to background and/or family history. Men who are age 40 with a first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age are at a higher risk. Men who are age...

Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety and depression. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called a major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical...

What Is a Sports Physical? The sports physical exam helps determine whether it's safe for each individual to participate in certain sports. Most states require that children have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. But even if a sports physical...