Today the incidence of vitamin D deficiency is very prevalent in countries and states with colder climates. Vitamin D levels are inversely associated with measures of obesity and are lower in overweight and obese populations. There have been several studies that have investigated the effect of vitamin D supplementation on weight loss, and studies combining [...]
People with obesity have a higher likelihood of falling sick with COVID-19. With Coronavirus spreading throughout the world in 2020 and perhaps in the future, many people should be considered at increased risk for severe disease of COVID-19. This is particularly true for people with moderate to severe obesity, whose compromised physiological state and burden [...]
Telemedicine continues to grow as the country responds to COVID-19’s challenges. These challenges also lead to public health benefits. Telemedicine allows patients to connect remotely with medical professionals. With smartphones patients can quickly and easily reach a primary care provider or a specialist anytime and anywhere. Patients can remotely upload their health pictures to a [...]
Here are 9 amazing ways to lose weight in 2020 without going to a gym. Drink more water Water is life. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or tea daily. More importantly, when you feel hungry, drink water first and wait 20 minutes before eating. Walk regularly Walk 20 to 60 minutes four [...]
What are the perks and problems of being a night owl? By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Paula Field In the collective imagination, night owls are free, creative spirits. Yet studies have shown that people who are more active at night face greater health risks. Do night owls experience more benefits or risks due to their rhythms? [...]