Obesity is known to increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and even sleep apnea. However, the impact that carrying extra weight has on people’s skeletal systems, including their joints, muscles, and connective tissue, is often overlooked. Physicians frequently hear overweight patients complain of foot, knee, and back pain. While analgesics can [...]

Fatty liver disease is the name given to a condition in which the liver’s healthy, reddish-brown tissue becomes streaked with fatty deposits. Fatty liver disease can be categorized as Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLSD) or Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), based on how the condition was acquired. Both AFLD and NAFLD encompass a range of [...]