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BHM Winter Summit Rewind: Exploring the Impact of Nutrition & Exercise on Your Health

Black Health Matters

Corbett, Editorial Director, Black Health Matters, Dashaun Johnson Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN Healthcare professionals Cee Nicole, MD, MSW, Magan Ester, RDN, and trainer Dashaun Johnson joined Black Health Matters Editorial Director Corynne L. Corbett to discuss weight, nutrition, and exercise.

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Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds

Mercola

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the bodys ineffective use of insulin. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to serious health complications. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has been steadily increasing worldwide, posing a significant public health challenge.

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Surprising Connection Between Heavy Metals and Childhood Obesity

Mercola

Childhood obesity, a condition characterized by excessive body fat, poses significant health risks to young individuals. Children with obesity often experience a range of health issues that affect their physical and emotional well-being.

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US Diabetes Rates Rise to Nearly 1 in 6 Adults

Mercola

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1 The data, from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning August 2021 to August 2023, reveal that the overall prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. Individuals with obesity face a diabetes prevalence of 24.2%, compared to 12.3%

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The Growing Consolidation of Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Industries and Its Impact on Health

Mercola

America is facing a health crisis. of Americans suffered from chronic diseases. 1 Today, that figure has surged by over 700%, with 60% of Americans now living with one or more chronic conditions. 2 We are also fatter than ever obesity rates have reached 40% and continue to climb. In the 1930s, just 7.5%

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By the Numbers — The State of America’s Health Today

Mercola

The modern health care system is failing at its most basic function preventing disease and promoting health. Chronic illness has become the norm in the Western world, and despite decades of technical advancements, rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune disorders continue to climb.

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The Babies Addicted to Fast Food

Mercola

This addiction is not just about taste preferences; it’s a ticking time bomb for severe health issues. These health problems are harbingers of more significant issues like heart disease and diabetes, setting the stage for a future fraught with chronic health challenges. Harley’s story is particularly illustrative.