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How to Take Progress Photos to Track Weight Loss

How to Take Progress Photos to Track Weight Loss

Vanessa GibbsinWeight Loss

Discover how to take progress photos that can highlight weight loss changes you might miss in the mirror or on the scale, keeping you motivated on a slow and steady weight loss journey.

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Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis

Peter J. Stahl, MDinWeight Loss

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in your blood vessels. It can put you at risk of complications such as heart attack or stroke.

Diabetes

Diabetes

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMAinWeight Loss

Diabetes is a condition that causes blood sugar levels to become higher than normal. This is due to problems with how the body makes or uses insulin, the hormone that manages blood sugar (glucose) levels.

Heart Attack

Heart Attack

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMAinWeight Loss

A heart attack (also known as a myocardial infarction) occurs when the flow of blood to an area of the heart is blocked, often because of a buildup of substances like fat or cholesterol.

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMAinWeight Loss

Cardiovascular disease is a group of conditions that cause problems with your heart and blood vessels. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. They lead to a combined 17.9 million deaths per year.

Back Pain

Back Pain

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMAinWeight Loss

Back pain affects 80 percent of people at some point in their lives. It can be caused by lifting something heavy, a medical condition, or aging. Most of the time, back pain goes away on its own, but you may need treatment to improve your condition.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMAinWeight Loss

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your breathing temporarily stops during sleep. Your breathing may stop and start more than 30 times per hour. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health issues.

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Does Intermittent Fasting Work for Men? What to Know

Does Intermittent Fasting Work for Men? What to Know

Darragh O’Carroll, MDinWeight Loss

Intermittent fasting (IF) is more than a trendy diet. What sets IF apart from other trending nutritional plans is that it’s an evidence-informed approach to health that can unlock a variety of benefits.

FDA-Approved Weight Loss Drugs: 8 Options

FDA-Approved Weight Loss Drugs: 8 Options

Darragh O’Carroll, MDinWeight Loss

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some medications for weight loss. If a medication is FDA-approved, it means the FDA has determined it’s safe and effective for a certain use.

This Is the Most Popular Junk Food in Every State

This Is the Most Popular Junk Food in Every State

Melissa Lavigne-DelvilleinWeight Loss

Guilty pleasure foods have their place and, as it turns out, different places prioritize burgers over beer, and fries over Frappuccinos®. Here’s a regional guide to the junk foods your state craves most.

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