Nearly 40% of adults in the United States are now considered obese and another 30% are overweight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have stated that, “the average American … Continue reading Obesity Rates Rise in America
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to help raise awareness and encourage action toward prevention In the first of a two blog series, we highlight the relationship … Continue reading Link Between Diabetes and Breast Cancer
Exciting study results were just released by the Journal of the American Medical Association. This study assessed cardiovascular health in older adults and sought to find an association between cardiovascular … Continue reading Heart Health improves Brain Health
Join us, October 3rd @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PST Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter – A Special FREE Webinar for Diabetes Educators Guest speaker: Heather Nielsen, MA, LPC, CHWC … Continue reading FREE | Mindfulness and Compassion in the Diabetes Encounter Webinar
Sharp increases in diabetes are being reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 14% of adults living in the United States now have diabetes and only … Continue reading 30 Million Americans Now Have Diabetes
Sleep is possibly the most overlooked aspect of successful weight loss. While there is a well known link between obesity and sleep, the actual role sleep plays in appetite regulation … Continue reading Losing sleep can lead to weight gain
South L.A. has been burdened with limited access to fresh and healthy foods for years. Hank’s Mini Market, a locally owned store originally opened in 1997, has decided to introduce … Continue reading “Re-opened convenience store brings healthy options to South L.A.”
Many popularized western diets promote a low-carb/high-protein diet for weight loss, however, recent studies show that a low-carb diet can actually increase your mortality risk. The study suggests that a … Continue reading Perhaps Carbs aren’t the enemy after all!