Obesity is a complex disease that affects the body in many ways and is much more serious than simply a cosmetic concern. When a person’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for his or her weight, he or she is considered obese. This can cause high blood pressure, diabetes, extreme joint pain, sleep
As we approach the end of the year, a difficult subject to discuss is our physical activity and how we eat around the holidays. As uncomfortable as it may be, we need to talk about it. We all know holiday eating can lead to some scary weight gain that you don’t want to experience. Overeating
Diabetes is the most common disease in Kentucky, affecting nearly 14% of the population. According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Between 2000 and 2018, diagnosed diabetes in Kentucky adults more than doubled. However, rates in southeast Kentucky are even higher, with a diabetes prevalence of over 23% across the Big Sandy region. It
Nearly everyone is familiar with the term Diabetes, but not everyone is familiar with the disease itself. Statistics show that more than 37 million people in the U.S., or 11% of the population, have some form of diabetes, whether it is type 1, type 2 or pre-diabetes. However, one in four do not realize they
