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The Link Between Obesity & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
There are many health risks associated with obesity, one of which is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, commonly abbreviated to NAFLD. This disease can go undetected for years but can lead to devastating consequences for the body. Learn more about this disease, and what you can do if you’re diagnosed, here.
The Connection Between Obesity and Chronic Pain
There has been a longstanding correlation between obesity and the use of prescription opioids. The CDC defines prescription opioids as medications that are used to treat moderate to severe pain. What causes this link between obese individuals and their use of medication?