by Fitness Connectors | May 7, 2023 | Health facts
Being overweight or obese is clearly linked to an overall increased risk of cancer. According to research from the American Cancer Society, excess body weight is thought to be responsible for about 11% of cancers in women and about 5% of cancers in men in the United...
by Fitness Connectors | May 7, 2023 | Health facts
Modern life in America has led many people to eat more unhealthy foods, eat bigger food portions, and be less active. As a result, the number of Americans who are overweight or obese (very overweight) has been rising. More than 1 in 3 American adults is now obese, and...
by Fitness Connectors | Apr 30, 2023 | Health facts
As temperatures rise, make sure you’re drinking enough water to beat the heat. Staying hydrated carries a host of health benefits—it helps us maintain a normal body temperature and blood pressure, flushes out toxins, regulates our gut health, and cushions our joints....
by Fitness Connectors | Apr 30, 2023 | Health facts, Uncategorized
If you’ve never been physically active or have been sedentary for a while, it’s important to start getting active slowly. Walking is one of the easiest activities to start with, and most people with diabetes can do it. The risk of injury is low, and even people...
by Fitness Connectors | Apr 30, 2023 | Health facts
At least 18% of all cancers and about 16% of cancer deaths in the US are related to excess body weight, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, and/or poor nutrition. Many of these cancers could potentially be prevented by following the ACS recommendations on...
by Fitness Connectors | Apr 21, 2022 | Health facts, Uncategorized
Triglycerides are a type of fat that is found in the blood. Triglycerides are also known as fat, fat cells, lipids and lipoid. Each time you eat, your body processes food to energize different parts of the body. When you eat more calories than you burn, these calories...
