risk factors - Black Weight Loss Success https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com The Official Blog of the Black Women Losing Weight Community. Tips, articles and weight loss resources for African American Women. Sun, 22 May 2016 21:43:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg risk factors - Black Weight Loss Success https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com 32 32 Benefits of Eating Avocados https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/benefits-of-eating-avocados/ https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/benefits-of-eating-avocados/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:48:42 +0000 http://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/?p=14030 Avocado is a unique fruit that is loaded with healthy fats and important nutrients. Unfortunately, many have been led to think of this fruit as nothing but a side dish in the form of guacamole. The delicious avocado should actually be a regular part of a healthy diet for a number of reasons. Here are […]

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]]> https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/5-ways-to-cut-your-risk-of-getting-diabetes/feed/ 0 Sleep Apnea: Can Being Overweight Affect Your Sleep? https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/sleep-apnea-can-being-overweight-affect-your-sleep/ https://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/sleep-apnea-can-being-overweight-affect-your-sleep/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:26:43 +0000 http://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/?p=11941 Sleep apnea is shockingly common in American adults, with nearly 22 million suffering from the disorder according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. Another very prevalent health issue among Americans is obesity. The CDC reports that approximately one third of Americans are overweight. Unfortunately these two conditions can often occur simultaneously. Obstructive sleep apnea is a type […]

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