Category Archives: Health News

What to eat when losing belly fat

Fill your plate with plenty of these delicious, satisfying eats. Numerous studies show that holding extra fat around the midsection increases health risks. This is particularly true for people with more visceral fat. Unlike subcutaneous fat, the jiggly kind just under the skin, visceral belly fat lies deep within the abdominal cavity and surrounds internal… Read More »

When can a child develop asthma

Asthma in Infants and Young Children. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children. Surveys indicate that nearly five million American children under age 18 have experienced asthma symptoms. Many of those children begin developing asthma in very early childhood, before they turn five years of age. This fact sheet provides detailed… Read More »

Why weight loss is good

But people who lose weight gradually and steadily about 1 to 2 pounds per week are more successful at keeping weight off. Losing weight is not easy, and it takes commitment. Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements… Read More »