Coronary artery disease is among the most common cause of death in the United States.  There are numerous risk factors for coronary artery disease, including high cholesterol.  High cholesterol may be due to a genetic predisposition, or more commonly, due to an acquired condition from obesity, high carbohydrate diet, or diabetes.  It is of interest [...]

Obesity is excess body fat. Approximately 33 percent of Americans 20 to 75 years of age are overweight, and of these, approximately one third are severely obese.
Signs and Symptoms of Obesity
A person whose BMI is greater than 30 (your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters) is considered an obese [...]

Osteoporosis is the continual breakdown of bone. It can cause fractures deformity and death. Osteoporosis affects over 25 million people each year; 80 percent of them are women.
Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis
- Periodontal disease
- Hunched back
- Loss of height
- Back pain
What Causes Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis occurs when bone breaks down faster than it is formed. Lack of estrogen in the body [...]