What are overweight and obesity? People whose weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their height are described as having overweight or obesity.1 Overweight and obesity can increase your risk for many health problems. Body mass index Overweight and obesity are defined by body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measurement that uses your weight and height to estimate overweight […]
A new report suggests that limiting intake of caffeinated beverages may help stave off troublesome bladder and urinary symptoms. Many women and men live with symptoms affecting the lower urinary tract, such as frequent or urgent urination, needing to get up multiple times at night to urinate, and problems with voiding, such as a weak […]
On this page: As a primary care professional, you are in a unique position to talk with your adult patients about managing their weight. Sometimes, these conversations can be challenging or uncomfortable.1 If your patient has overweight or obesity, the tips and resources below may help you talk with them about their weight in a sensitive and […]
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects thousands of school-age children nationwide. Findings from the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study External link, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, suggest that rates of new diagnosed cases of diabetes are on the rise among children and teens NIH external link. Schools […]
Overweight and obesity may increase your risk for many health problems—especially if you carry extra fat around your waist. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can help prevent these problems, stop them from getting worse, or even make them go away. Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is […]
In this section: As you grow older, you go through many changes, and you may need to adjust your lifestyle for healthy aging. Healthy eating and regular physical activity can be keys to good health at any age. Making suitable lifestyle choices may also prevent some health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Health […]
In this section: What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease.1 The main job of the kidneys is to filter wastes and extra water out of your blood to make urine. Your […]
Three recent studies have shown how dietary and other environmental exposures, including those that shape the internal environment created by gut microbes, are critically important during the first few years of life, with implications for a lifetime of good health. These exposures include not only the diet of the mother and child, but also other […]
In this section: Parents and other caregivers can guide children to develop lifestyle habits that will support their good health for years to come. We know that as a parent or caregiver you may not have all the answers. Like many Americans, you may even struggle to develop and stick with healthy habits of your […]
On this page: Eating foods that are good for you and staying physically active may help you reach and maintain a healthy weight and improve how you feel. You also may find that moving more and eating better could help you keep up with the demands of your busy life and be there for the people who […]