High blood sugar occurs when your body doesn't make enough or effectively use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose and helps it enter your cells for energy. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is associated with diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 13%...
The Science of Weight-Loss a PHMP Health Article Series Welcome back to our four-part series about scientifically-supported weight-loss methods. In Part Three, we're delving into the first half of our list of 26 weight-loss protips. (In...
Meal delivery services can be a quick and convenient way to enjoy more healthy, home-cooked meals. However, these services can range quite a bit in price, with some costing even double or triple as much as others. This can make it particularly challenging for those on a...
With the holidays right around the corner — and after a long time spent at home with limited activity — you may find yourself packing on a few extra pounds. Don't stress yourself out! Weight gain a common reaction to anxiety, and with the ongoing pandemic,...
Low carbohydrate diets can be very effective for weight loss. Reducing carbs tends to reduce your appetite and cause automatic weight loss, or weight loss without the need to count calories. For some people, a low carb diet allows them to eat until fullness, feel satisfied,...
Was your Thanksgiving marred by overindulging? Don't lose hope if you're trying to eat healthfully over the holidays! There are several ways you can still enjoy food at holiday celebrations without overeating. "Many people assume it's unavoidable to gain weight over the holidays," said Shoshana Bennett, PhD,...
As we gather with friends and family, we snack all day on tasty appetizers, enjoy festive cocktails, include wine with dinner, and cook multicourse meals that include grandma's favorite sugar-laden pies. Then there's the company party, the holiday girls' night out, a New Year's Day football...
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of one pound. This may not seem like a lot, but...
Last week, we knocked the mask off 5 weight loss myths. It was kinda like the unmasking scene in a Scooby Doo cartoon, wasn't it? Alright, maybe not ...
One of the major health obstacles facing this nation is the obesity epidemic. Still?, you might ask. Yes. Still. Being overweight is incredibly dangerous to your health, and can be a catalyst for numerous other health issues, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, to an increased risk of...