How Inflammation Affects Weight Gain and What To Do About It

Inflammation is the immune system’s response to injury,  an irritant, or an infection. While acute (short-term) inflammation is an important part of the healing process, chronic (long-term) inflammation can damage tissue, raise the risk of certain conditions, like heart disease, and can affect your weight. Inflammation may affect weight by increasing insulin resistance, altering hormones…

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10 Everyday Foods That Might Be Causing Your Inflammation

Inflammation is your immune system’s natural response to irritants, injuries, or infections. While short-term inflammation helps you heal, chronic (long-term) inflammation can damage your body over time, increasing your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Your diet plays a big role. While certain foods help fight inflammation, others—like processed snacks,…

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