obesity

Fitness Advice from a 75-year old Distance Runner

The Motivation for Dr. Hank Williford to Compete in 65 triathlons and Hundreds of 5K's.
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Dr. Hank Williford is a Professor Emeritus at Auburn University Montgomery.  He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a certified exercise physiologist.  He has completed over 65 triathlons and several hundred runs from 5K’s to marathon. As a high school biology teacher at Pinson Valley, Alabama he coached wrestling, and his teams won three consecutive…

Medical Breakthroughs: The Toll of Lockdowns on Children

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A new study shows the emotional toll covid lockdowns had on children. A survey of Chicago public school students found a quarter of them were stressed, anxious, or agitated after remote learning began. one-third were described as lonely by caregivers. Data also showed the mental health issues had a greater impact on Black and Latino communities. Obesity greatly increases the…

Medical Breakthroughs: Blood test for Rheumatoid Arthritis + Obesity & COVID + Balancing work and personal life

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Researchers at Rockefeller University say they’ve developed a blood test that could help predict when flare ups occur in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The test identifies certain cells in the blood that accumulate a week before the flare but disappear during the episode. A new study suggests people with any grade of obesity may be at greater risk of severe…

ALProHealth Program Targets Obesity in Lowndes County

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program aimed at preventing and reducing obesity gets underway in Lowndes County. ALProHealth is a 5-year initiative to fight the obesity epidemic. It’s being implemented in 13 counties around the state — with a high percentage of obese adults. Program officials say obesity leads to a number of health concerns — including heart disease…

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State now ranks 5th for largest percenbtage of fat adults
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    In 1990, Alabama ranked as the 21st fattest state, with 11.2% of the population rated as obese. In 2017, Alabama had climbed to 5th….with 36.3% of the population considered obese. TGFWV etc? States with the highest rates of obesity: #1 West Virginia   38.1% #2 Mississippi       37.3% #3 Oklahoma         36.5% #4 Iowa                   36.4 #5 Alabama           36.3…