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Obesity is a health epidemic in the United States, receiving much attention from news media as well as by medical professionals across the country. According to data released in 2015, as many as 68% of all adults in the United States are overweight or obese. Dr. Marc Gittelman, director of Optimal Health Miami in Aventura, Florida, has seen many patients struggle to lose weight and to keep that weight off. He understands how critical hormone levels are on the success of any weight loss effort, and has developed personalized programs backed by the latest in medical science. "Excess weight can lead to a host of serious health conditions like heart attacks and strokes," says Dr. Gittelman. "By losing those unwanted pounds, dramatic improvements in overall health and wellness are possible."

Entrepreneurship comes with both benefits and drawbacks. However, skilled, experienced individuals who are determined to turn great ideas into reality have huge chances of success, even with all the risks associated with owning a business. Giuseppe Grammatico, a successful entrepreneur with a proven track record in founding and building businesses, highlights the benefits that entrepreneurship provides to business owners.

Akshay Anand, Karats CEO, discusses volunteering for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the roles that CASA volunteers have to serve. Akshay's business 'Karats' is a premier jewelry and watch retailer in Kansas City. As a successful business owner, Akshay commits himself to serving the community and frequently participates in philanthropic activities.

To say that ebooks have revolutionized the publishing and reading landscapes would be an understatement. Traditional book publishers have scrambled to fill the demand for ebooks and their related technologies, sometimes with less-than-satisfactory results. ChatEbooks, an innovative online marketplace based in Walnut, California, has developed their own method for meeting demand, creating a retail space for ebooks online that brings authors and readers together. By using social media to foster a more personalized connection between ebook authors and their readers, the overall digital reading experience is enhanced. "There are many benefits for readers and authors in the ebook market," says Tanisha Williams, founder of the retail company. "It is an exciting time to be part of the publishing revolution." To learn more about the company's platform and its features, visit www.chatebooks.com/about_us.

Keith Towns, a financial services specialist with a proven track record in the finance industry, discusses one of the different types of common trusts, Credit Shelter Trusts, and provides investment approaches to this type of trust. Keith is the owner and CEO of California-based financial management firm Emerge Financial Group that provides innovative solutions developed especially for the business sector.

E&J Appliance Service Company, a family-owned business that specializes in repairing major appliances, has garnered positive reviews on Facebook, Yelp and Angie's List from their satisfied customers. The company has received ratings of mostly five stars or A.

Employee time and attendance management system software has provided cost-effective solutions for businesses and employers worldwide. As telecommuting and remote office work becomes more and more popular in modern times, conventional paper timecard time clocks become less needed and less preferred as they no longer offer the functionality needed by progressive companies. A lot of businesses that manage one single work location still use traditional time clocks, however, but even their traditional time clocks are now equipped with advanced technology, such as a biometric hand system. And when it comes to biometric hand systems, businesses need not look further than 1-800-TIMECLOCKS, especially since they now offer the innovative HP2000 Biometric Time Clock.

In a world where cyber threats are common and steadily increasing, a reliable security system is an invaluable asset, especially since it is the best form of protection from threats such as unauthorized intrusion and data theft. However, if the IT network's security system has already been breached, it may be impossible to resolve the issue. According to IT solution provider Acutech Network Services, the best way to prevent losses is to implement some kind of disaster recovery plan before a problem this big arises. The company, which offers a wide range of IT related services, discusses how their data and disaster recovery services can help businesses minimize damage caused by data theft, unauthorized intrusion, and even natural calamities.

The precious metals gold and silver have been tradable goods since ancient civilization and have remained the most popular metals for investment purposes. Over the last several years, more people have been investing in gold and silver due to a variety of reasons. California Gold and Silver Exchange (CGSE), a business that specializes in buying and selling gold and silver coins, cites the five most common reasons that people buy gold and silver.

Modern news media constantly bombards people at a relentless pace. Different media outlets present their own unique spin on the day's news, whether to foster sensationalism or to further their own agendas. Social media has increased the news barrage; the average person is exposed to hundreds of sound bites and scandalous headlines every day. It can be difficult to understand how to make sense of all that news and all that noise.