Strength, determination, renewal Salmon people are often known for their dependability, wisdom, and strong sense of tradition. Salmon medicine teaches the value of being in tune with the cycles of the earth, skies, and our own bodies.
Doctors and researchers have found that obesity and diabetes are connected. Persons who are obese are at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes (also known as insulin-resistant or adult-onset diabetes), particularly if a close family member is affected with diabetes.
A new report on obesity says governments needs to get a grip on obesogenic environments. What are they, asks Tom de Castella. The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has put part of the blame for obesity on obesogenic environments. What are they? In simple terms, environments that encourage people to eat unhealthily and not do enough exercise.