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Taking charge of your personal health begins with knowing and understanding your health conditions and family health history.
Being active is widely known to be good for one’s health, but many people are not aware of the scientific reasons behind it. Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which lead to a sense of calm and positive attitude that …
Diabetes mellitus is a common disorder that occurs when your pancreas either totally stops producing insulin or does not produce enough of the hormone for your body’s needs. This results in a low absorption of glucose, both by the cells, …
The Facts Surrounding Diabetes The consequences of diabetes left uncontrolled are serious. Here are a few of the complications that can occur: Cardiovascular disease is by far the leading cause of death in the United States, but people with diabetes …
Diabetic symptoms beginning for the first time after age 30 can frequently be reversed completely by simple non-medical treatment. Even with the more serious type of diabetes beginning early in life these approaches help a great deal; however, insulin treatment …
If your doctor recently diagnosed you with diabetes, you’re one of nearly 16 million people in the United States — nearly one in 17 people — who have diabetes. Approximately 2,200 new cases are diagnosed each day. Diabetes Mellitus Technically, …
It is estimated that 16 million Americans have diabetes, but as many as half of them do not know it. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to blindness, stroke, kidney failure, heart attack and amputations. However, when detected early and …
For many years, sugar has had a bad reputation. At the very least, it has been considered a junk food and an indulgence. More seriously, it has also been said to cause heart disease, obesity, cavities, hyperactivity in children, and …
You should be eating at least 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables are very low in saturated fat and total fat, and have no cholesterol. A diet high in fruit and vegetables may …
Nutrition and Exercise The dietary needs of athletes and other active individuals are, with a few small adjustments, not very different from those recommended for all healthy people. Active individuals expend more energy than sedentary people, so they do need …
Healthy Eating Habits Developing healthy eating habits isn’t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine. The first principle of a healthy diet is to eat a wide variety of foods, rather than emphasize any one category. This is …