Things Worth Noting
A new study shows nearly 70% of U.S. adults could be obese under a redefined framework that uses waist size, body fat, and BMI, compared to 43% with BMI alone. Traditional BMI misses hidden obesity risks, like belly fat, which increases chances of diabetes, heart disease, and death, even in normal-weight people. The new approach […]
Drinking one diet soda daily, often seen as a healthier choice over sugary drinks, can harm your health. Artificial sweeteners like aspartame may disrupt insulin and blood sugar, raising risks for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Phosphoric and citric acids erode tooth enamel, increasing cavities, and may reduce bone density, especially in women. […]
Moderate alcohol consumption, defined as up to one drink daily for women and two for men, may reduce risks of heart disease, ischemic stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Light drinking boosts HDL cholesterol, improves insulin sensitivity, and lowers blood pressure via antioxidants like resveratrol in red wine and polyphenols in beer, which curb inflammation and […]