Reasons to Watch Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body as well as some foods like meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Our bodies, specifically our livers, make all the cholesterol they need and circulate it throughout the body, which helps us make some hormones, vitamin D and other substances […]
Recent Advances in Diabetes Research
The past several years have been active in regards to diabetes research. New advances in diabetes treatments and medications are evolving and becoming available to the public and they show promise for not only better management of symptoms, but will also hopefully ultimately lead to a cure. The Latest Diabetes Research One of the most […]
Best Exercises for Diabetics
Exercising regularly is important for those of all ages. Getting your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week can help reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke, strengthen bones, improve flexibility, keep weight in a healthy range, and can even lift your mood. Studies have also […]
The Importance of Strong Hands
Many of us deal with age-related changes in regards to our bodies as we age. Our bones and muscles can weaken, making performing and completing simple daily tasks challenging. Osteoporosis or arthritis can set in, which can make lifting objects, getting up out of a chair, and even just walking a short distance painful. This […]
Long-Term Side Effects of Diabetes
When you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are higher than they should be. If you aren’t taking some proper precautions by making certain lifestyle adjustments, the high amount of sugar in your blood can cause certain problems and complications throughout the body. Long-Term Complications of Diabetes The most common long-term side effects of diabetes […]
Pre-diabetes: Early Detection is Key
Have you noticed lately that you feel tired all the time? Are you having issues with your vision, or have you gained around five to ten pounds that you just can’t seem to lose? These are small disruptions in your life that you might not pay too much attention to as you go about your […]
Diabetes and Nerve Damage
When you have diabetes, a common side effect is nerve damage. This is called diabetic neuropathy, and it occurs when your blood sugar levels are too high and harm delicate nerve fibers. High blood sugar is an issue because it can interfere with the nerves ability to properly transmit signals throughout the body, and it […]
The Importance of Healthy Joints
Your joints are the connections between your bones that allow you to bend your elbows, knees, neck, hips and more. Like our bones, as we age it’s common for our joints to start to wear down and cause conditions like osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects over a third of adults age 60 and […]
Pneumonia in the Elderly: Prevention is Key
Throughout the cold and wet winter, our elderly loved ones can become more susceptible to certain bacterial or viral infections like pneumonia. In fact, along with having a weakened immune system, age is one of the most common risk factors for pneumonia. Plus, once a senior has this condition, recovery can be quite difficult and […]
The Biggest Myths about Diabetes
One of the challenges of living with diabetes can be deciphering fact from fiction. It might be confusing to figure out what you can and can’t eat and how to make healthy lifestyle changes to keep complications from arising. However, if you are armed with the right information, managing your diabetes while living a normal […]