Check out these interesting numbers of obesity levels in the United States packed with some facts regarding the history of obesity and how it impacts human health.

Does eating less red meat, processed foods and general animal based meals, mean that one gains years of healthy living? Recent studies reveal that a fiber-rich and green diet is strongly related to longevity.

Though humans have achieved much in terms of longevity, it seems that quality or healthy living is still lagging. We are getting sick more than ever and statistics indicate that chronic diseases account for 70% of annual deaths in the US!

Heart disease, Diabetes, Stroke and Cancer are some of the most common causes of death in our world and they are often associated with obesity issues. Proper diet and exercise is the most effective approach for dealing with excessive weight and bringing body back to healthier condition.

Although healthcare spending in the US outnumbers that in other developed countries by far, this fact doesn’t reflect to the living quality or health status of the American population. Are there reasonable explanations for this situation?

Funding for reseach and treatment of neglected diseases pales in comparison to first-world impacted ones like HIV. See some disappointing comparisons!