Browsing: Lifestyle

Americans are far less healthy than they could be. Six out of every 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease such as like heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. These diseases are responsible for seven out of every 10 deaths in the United States – and yet they are largely preventable.

From eating healthier and losing weight to exercising more and giving up unhealthy habits like smoking, the top resolutions all aim to kick-start a healthy lifestyle. But it’s easy to set an intention and a lot harder to follow through. 

Boston, MA—Individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had a significantly lower risk of poor cardiovascular health when they used a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) in combination with adhering to healthy lifestyle habits, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs…