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“Nearly one in five children and adolescents living in the United States has overweight or obesity, placing them at risk for many chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes.”

“Sleep is critical for our mental and physical well-being. Sleep deprivation increases our risk of developing many chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression.”

“These dual stressors activate physiological responses to stress that ultimately drive inflammation, the underlying cause of many chronic diseases, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and dementia.”

“Semi-supercentenarians and supercentenarians – people who live to the age of 105 years and beyond – personify healthy aging, having avoided the diseases and concomitant disabilities that many adults experience, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive decline.”

“For example, insulin resistance is common among older adults, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes. In addition, a person's fat mass typically increases and muscle mass and bone mineral density decrease.”

“It is found in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. Poor magnesium status is implicated in several metabolic and inflammatory disorders including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular diseases.”

“In women who had experienced pregnancy complications (such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes), breastfeeding for at least six months reduced blood pressure, insulin, and triglycerides, while increasing HDL cholesterol levels.”

“A high-protein diet may increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and increased body fat, especially in sedentary people. However, a new study in mice demonstrates that resistance training may counter these effects.”

“These findings were consistent even after considering other risk factors, including age, body mass index, cholesterol levels, smoking status, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, physical activity, socioeconomic status, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation).”

“Elevated triglyceride levels often accompany other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and high LDL ("bad") cholesterol, further exacerbating the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Learn about the early research showing omega-3s' effects on reducing triglycerides.”