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Is Obesity an Inflammatory Disease?

Is Obesity an Inflammatory Disease?

You hear a lot about inflammation these days – how it’s linked with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. People who are obese are also at greater risk for these health problems. Is there a link between obesity and inflammation? Find out what research shows about the link between body fat and inflammation.

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The Role Inflammation Plays in Aging and How Diet and Exercise Impact It

The Role Inflammation Plays in Aging and How Diet and Exercise Impact It

What causes us to age and develop common age-related diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia? Some experts believe inflammation is a factor. A new study looking at the role of inflammation in aging came to some interesting conclusions. Find out what they are and the role diet and exercise play in keeping low-grade inflammation in check.

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