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The number of Americans living with diabetes is rising. In 2010, 25.8 million Americans, or 8.3 percent of the population had diabetes. In 2015, that number rose to 30.3 million, making up 9.4 percent of the population, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Most articles about obesity rightfully focus on its physical and emotional aspects, but often overlook the very real impact it has on personal finances. If costs are addressed at all, it’s mainly in terms of total numbers across large segments of the population. Policymakers and corporate enterprises need to keep track of these statistics for planning and management purposes, but if you are struggling with your weight, have you taken a closer look at what obesity might be costing you?
Some costs are to be expected, but others may surprise you.
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There’s no doubt that successful weight loss relies on developing consistent healthy behaviors. From what you put in your morning coffee to the time you lay your head on the pillow, routine is a critical part of developing healthy weight habits.
But what happens when life challenges your ability to create routine? This dilemma often affects people whose jobs require them to be on the road for a majority of their working hours. Winding up in a different location every week and spending countless hours behind a wheel or in a cramped airplane seat can truly test the resolve of someone looking to shed pounds. So does that mean road warriors should give up on their weight loss goals? Absolutely not!
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When asked to list some of the greatest joys in life, most people might agree that delicious food ranks near the top. There are few things better than sinking your chops into a delectable meal. The flavor, texture, and ultimately, the satisfaction it brings.
But as with anything in life, there ultimately can be too much of a good thing. Overindulging in food can lead to excessive weight gain, which can ultimately result in the development of obesity and other chronic disease. You might be surprised to learn that weight gain have another pleasure-stealing side effect that impacts your taste buds. Unfortunately, for people suffering from obesity, it might take more than the average amount of food to derive the same pleasure.
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It seems more Americans are going organic these days. Since 2007, organic food purchases have more than doubled, and have grown at eight times the rate of overall food purchases. It’s a stunning statistic as the cost of organic foods can reach up to 100 percent higher than their non-organic equivalents. So the big question is?
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There always seems to have been too much weight loss information to digest. Whether it’s different diet fads or using wraps to burn fat, there’s always a next big thing in weight loss. In our Weight Loss Miracle or Myth series, we will examine the latest trends, and decide whether they have scientific backing or are just a lot of hype.
The first of these trends is coconut oil, an apparent miracle when it comes to weight loss. Let’s find out if that’s really true. MORE …
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