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US Wellness is the leading national provider of health education and wellness services, including:
US Wellness has brought our good work to hundreds of organizations and influenced millions of people across the US. Join us in our commitment to providing meaningful and impactful health education services that increase the health literacy of the population through health screenings, health risk assessments, seminars, coaching and community outreach.
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Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Weight
You may have heard that losing weight is as easy as eating less and exercising more. Well it's true—taking in fewer calories than you use each day is the simplest way to lose weight. Never mind the fad diets, weight-loss pills, and zany herbal remedies—it all comes down to a balanced diet and a regular exercise program. (Read More)
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Best Measure of Obesity-Related Heart Attack Risk
Many researchers and health professionals use body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of weight in relation to height. But recent research suggests that waist-to-hip ratio may be a better measure. People with higher waist-to-hip ratios (indicating the presence of more abdominal fat) tend to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease than people who carry more weight around their hips. (Read More)
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