Its All About Health & Fitness

We talk about hot topics and research articles. Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance.  What's the difference? Most people do not have to give up gluten entirely, but if you suffer from either celiac disease or gluten intolerance your restriction of gluten will be different!

We talk about research articles and hot topics. A new study has shown that time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with Type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. The FDA plans to ban hair straightener products with formaldehyde, which are often marketed to Black women, because of the link to an increased risk of uterine cancer. 

We talk about research articles and hot topics. A special report came out focusing on the GLP-1 Agonist plateau which no one is talking about. Patients who are taking semaglutide injections such as Ozempic and Wegovy are hitting a plateau after months of losing weight. This is not a surprise to physicians but patients are surprised.

Our co-host Dr. Dee Banks will give a brief presentation on the latest information about suicide awareness and on what we can do right now if we need help. We want to emphasize that if you or your family member need someone to talk to immediately, Call the hotline crisis number 988.

We talk about quality sleep and why we need it. We are going to discuss some of the proven ways that you can stay up late if you have to and how to do it safely without sabotaging your health.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. There's evidence that how you eat affects how you sleep; maybe eating that pizza before you go to bed is not a great idea!

We talk about why weight loss gets harder as we age. Research says that as we get older our bodies do not respond the same way to our weight loss efforts or weight maintenance.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. What are the signs that you are eating too much sugar? Having an upset stomach, being irritable, and not being able to sleep can all be warning signs.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. Beauticians and hairdressers may be at greater risk for ovarian cancer. Researchers identified certain chemicals used in these jobs that are associated with higher ovarian cancer risk.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. We take a look at some of the health screenings that men need to protect themselves and live healthily. We look at men's mental health symptoms, treatments, and where they can find help.

We talk about muscle mass loss- sarcopenia and look at understanding the causes and solutions. Losing muscle mass and strength occurs naturally as we age and it can have a variety of negative effects on our health and well-being.

We talk about hot topics and research articles. Researchers for the first time find brain signals of chronic pain. The study linked chronic pain to activity on the orbitofrontal cortex; how will this affect treatment in dealing with chronic pain?

We talk about research articles and hot topics. According to the latest research, cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death among those 65 and older and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic communities; we are going to discuss what is needed to help and treat this community.

We talk about America's 4th leading cause of death. According to new research, poverty is the 4th greatest cause of death in the United States.  It's estimated that poverty was associated with 183,000 deaths in 2019 among people 15 yrs. and older.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. Let's reexamine our approach to treating low back pain; we may be treating low back pain all wrong.

We talk about health tips to lose weight the healthy way and that actually works. We are going to look closely at evidence-based, research-backed, expert-approved tips and suggestions about healthy eating and weight loss solutions; so that you can get results!

We talk about research articles and hot topics. Research shows that small gains in cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to improved longevity. Cardiorespiratory fitness should be a key health fitness indicator.

We talk about research articles and hot topics. Obesity experts say that Wegovy, a semaglutide shrinks muscle mass. Is that safe or dangerous? And what should we do?

We talk about research articles and hot topics. A study is showing that a popular sugar substitute that is found in many keto-friendly foods can significantly increase heart disease risk.