Health Tips for Diabetes
According to the CDC, approximately 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, a number that represents around one out of every 11 people. It’s also reported that one out of three people are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes specifically, a condition in which the body cannot utilize insulin properly. Type 2 […]
How Pets Alleviate Depression in Seniors
We all feel down from time to time. Sadness is a normal part of life as we deal with everyday struggles, stress, anxiety or the loss of loved ones. However, when these sad feelings become more intense, make you feel helpless, hopeless, and interfere with your daily life, you may be experiencing clinical depression. For […]
Skin Care Tips for Diabetics
One of the common symptoms of type 2 diabetes involves issues with the skin. In fact, as many as a third of those with diabetes will experience a diabetic skin condition at some point. The way your skin looks can not only affect your health, but it can also take a toll on your self-confidence; […]
Preventing Foot Complications from Diabetes
Foot complications from diabetes can often lead to more serious health issues and infection if not addressed early. Diabetic neuropathy, or diabetic nerve damage is the most common complication. This condition is caused by rising blood sugar levels that harm delicate nerve tissue. Those who have had diabetes for a long time are more susceptible […]
How Seniors Can Better Cope with Stress
Throughout our lives, we deal with a variety of daily stressors. When you’re younger, it’s usually not so hard to get through those stressful times and simply move on. However, in your later years, coping with stress and the way your body handles it starts to change. If you’re not managing your stress with somehow […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million people provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. This number represents 29 percent of the entire population who spend upwards of 20 hours per week on caregiving duties. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding […]
What Causes Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which there are abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood. There are two forms of diabetes – type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is known as an autoimmune disease, and it occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in […]
Pace Yourself: The Dangers of Over-Exercising
Dedicating 30 minutes every day to physical activity is important for people of all ages. It helps maintain an ideal weight, and has additional benefits—boosting energy levels, reducing risk of heart disease and an increasing strength and mobility. For seniors, regular exercise can also relieve some of the daily aches and pains from chronic conditions […]
The Best Ways to Prevent a Stroke
According to the American Heart Association, almost 800,000 people every year suffer a stroke. In fact, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. While stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability, it’s also the leading preventable cause of disability. What Causes a Stroke? There are two types of stroke: ischemic […]
The Latest from the National Institutes of Health on Diabetes
Over the past 60 years or so, we’ve learned a lot about type 2 diabetes. In 1952, the first federal research grants were funded by the American Diabetes Association, and just a few years later the first oral medications to treat the condition were made available to the public. Then in 1970, the first glucose […]