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Nearly 27 million American suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis. No longer considered just a consequence of aging, researchers now have several candidates when looking for a cause: musculoskeletal defects, genetic defects, obesity, or injury and overuse.

Q: Are fat-free and low-fat foods low in calories? A: Not always. Some fat-free and low-fat foods have extra sugars, which push the calorie amount right back up. The following list of foods and their reduced fat varieties will show you that just because a product is fat-free, it doesn’t mean that it is “calorie-free.”

If you’ve noticed that your clothes are feeling a bit more snug, or if you’ve been told by a health care professional that you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, weight gain may be a contributing factor. The first step is to determine whether or not your current weight is healthy. This is generally […]

Stress is a natural part of daily living. And whether you’re dealing with a daily stressor, chronic stress, or a major life challenge like illness or divorce, stress can take a significant toll on you both physically and emotionally.

If you’ve been diligent about weight loss, it’s a gratifying feeling to get on the scale and see the loss of a few pounds. And it’s even more rewarding if you’ve been able to lose weight quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) […]