Chronic Diseases

Battling the Belly Bulge: Visceral Fat, the Stealthy Culprit Behind Your Waistline

Chronic Diseases, Waistline /

The waist circumference reflects your level of visceral fat, which is stored in organs such as the small intestine, large intestine, liver, heart, and kidneys. It is closely related to ectopic fat, which migrates from fat cells to non-typical fat storage sites like the liver and muscles. Ectopic fat has been identified as the primary […]

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T2DM: Insulin Resistance Indicator Predicts Diabetes Risk

Chronic Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes /

T2DM (Type 2 diabetes mellitus) is a chronic medical condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels resulting from insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or the body’s reduced ability to use insulin effectively, known as insulin resistance. Elevated blood sugar levels can be toxic and lead to various malfunctions in our organs. Insulin resistance often

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Improving NAFLD with Quality Carbohydrates

Chronic Diseases, NAFLD /

NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is a prevalent liver condition where fat accumulates in the liver cells of individuals who consume little to no alcohol. While weight loss can help alleviate NAFLD, improving the quality of the diet, especially focusing on higher-quality carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, may also offer benefits for NAFLD

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Managing Fatty Liver Disease: The Impact of Weight Loss and Beyond

Chronic Diseases, NAFLD /

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common liver condition where fat accumulates in the liver cells, not caused by alcohol consumption. It ranges from simple fatty liver to more severe conditions like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which involves liver inflammation and damage. NAFLD is often associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. If

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