This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Heart palpitations after eating? You’re not alone. These brief episodes of heart racing, pounding, or fluttering can happen for various reasons. Most people […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in physical activity […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog — for many women, the transition to menopause is no picnic. Even if you make it […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog — for many women, the transition to menopause is no picnic. Image Credit: Inside Creative House/istockphoto. […]
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Losing weight. Improving fitness. Making smarter food choices. These were some of the most popular 2024 New Year’s resolutions among Americans, according to a survey from ForbesHealth […]
Consult your doctor, Tracy Anderson, or the latest scientific research, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Regular exercise is important. Of course, you already know this. You’re here because you want to know […]
We all have unique schedules, challenges, and responsibilities. But there’s one thing almost everyone can relate to while hustling through the 21st century: stress. For many, stress and weight gain go hand in hand. Can […]
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve — during the holiday season, we encounter high-calorie food and drink at seemingly every turn, so it’s no surprise that holiday weight gain is a common problem. If you’re […]
If you have excess weight or obesity, losing weight can help lower the chances of developing health problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. It can also help you manage existing weight-related medical issues […]
Let’s start with some good news: There’s no single GLP-1 diet plan you need to follow. If you’re taking — or thinking about taking — a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, or Saxenda®, you don’t need to follow a […]
Postpartum weight loss can feel impossible at times, especially if the weight isn’t coming off as quickly as you expected. But healthy postpartum weight loss is a gradual process that takes time. It may be […]
If you’ve thought about losing weight lately, you’re not alone. And you’re far from the first guy to look up the best weight loss diet plan for men. If you’re on a weight loss journey, […]
Insulin resistance, or low insulin sensitivity, happens when cells throughout the body don’t respond properly to the hormone insulin, especially cells in: Muscles Fat The liver Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that allows the body […]
You’ve been on the healthy weight loss train for a while, successfully chugging along toward your end goal. But an initially predictable game of subtracting one to two pounds a week has now slowed to […]
Cardiovascular disease, sometimes abbreviated as CVD, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s a catchall term for heart problems and problems with your blood vessels. Heart disease and cardiovascular disease have almost the same meaning. However, […]
Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis. And about 44 percent of people with arthritis have physical limitations […]
Fatty liver disease happens when fat builds up in your liver. This can cause damage, inflammation, and other complications. There are two main types of fatty liver disease: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As this […]
A heart attack is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to cardiac arrest or death. Heart attacks are common, too, with an estimated 805,000 people in the United States having a heart attack […]
Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in […]
Dyslipidemia is when the lipids in your blood are too high or too low. Estimates suggest that 53 percent of adults in the U.S. have lipid abnormalities. Lipids are a type of fat that make up the building blocks […]
Joint pain is a common symptom we all experience at some point or another. Painful joints can have a significant impact on quality of life and the ability to do daily activities. There are numerous […]
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 20 percent of people in the United States. It happens when your breathing temporarily stops while you sleep. Depending on the severity of your condition, your […]
Back pain is extremely common — most people will experience it at some point in their lives, and lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain sounds pretty self-explanatory, but there are actually […]
When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different types of arthritis? […]
If you came here wondering what prediabetes means, we’ll answer it simply: Prediabetes, often considered the step before diabetes, is when you have higher than usual blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Your levels aren’t high […]