Battling Chronic Disease




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Summary: Couples can become mutually supportive to fight and prevent obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular, diabetes, stroke and cancers.As an emergency room physician, Robert D. Slay, MD, has treated many people with serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. Along the way he's also been frustrated to see people suffer with illnesses that are often preventable. When Dr. Slay and his wife, a fellow physician, realized they were fighting their own battle against belly fat and impending chronic disease, they joined forces to write their book, The Battle Buddy Diet. Couples can become supportive "Battle Buddies" to fight and prevent many obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular, diabetes, stroke and cancers. Dr. Slay shares amazing stories from the ER, as well as the personal and professional experiences that led this husband-wife team to write their life-changing book. Bonus! RealAge Tip Why You Need A Vacation