Anemia increases risk of dementia Anemia occurs when you have a low number of iron-rich red blood cells in your body. Nearly one-fourth of people 65 years of age or older develop anemia, which can cause weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. A recent report has found that those with anemia [...]
Those with diabetes and thyroid disorder require early insulin > Those with type 2 diabetes are often treated with other medicine regimens and lifestyle changes first before insulin is added to their diabetes care routine. A recent study has found though that those with diabetes and thyroid [...]
You ran out of oil. You have your grocery shopping list in one hand and you are armed with knowledge. Olive oil is the cardiovascular health darling. “It’s all I use,” says Magaly, one of my patients diagnosed with diabetes and high cholesterol levels. “It has no cholesterol,” she adds with an approving nod. Olive oil has once again garnished attention following the results of the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet, the PREDIMED study. [...]
Costco is known for its great selection of foods for every occasion. Whether you’re throwing a party or simply doing your weekly grocery shopping, you know you’ll find exactly what you need here. But what if you’re on a low-carb diet to control diabetes? How can you make the [...]
Kerri Sparling, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 27 years ago, recently spoke with me about her new book Balancing Diabetes: Conversations About Finding Happiness and Living Well (Spry Publishing, 2014). Like many people with diabetes, she often felt alone with her disease. So she started a [...]
Too much weight gain can be a bad thing, even when pregnant When you are pregnant you may have many cravings, which in turn may lead to overeating for you and your bundle of joy. However, weight gain while you are pregnant should be controlled to avoid any health problems during pregnancy and at [...]
Being obese, or 10-percent or more of normal weight, can place you at greater risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Therefore, it is important to eat healthy, stay active, and stay on top of your doctor’s visits to keep weight at a healthy level. The sooner you adopt [...]
DNA link found in those with type 2 diabetes It has been thought that some people may be more prone to getting diabetes than others due to their family history. A recent study which looked at the DNA, or genetic code, of nearly 200,000 people with and without diabetes found that this thought may be [...]
It’s never too late to start leading a healthy lifestyle, but it’s easier if you start living healthy young. Offer your child heart healthy foods such as fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy, and whole grains. Also, be sure to take your child to the doctor often to find out if your child is at risk [...]
When you hear about living a healthy lifestyle, you may hear a lot about heart health. However, the organ less advertised for its importance is the liver. The liver is important since it filters toxins from your body to protect it from harm. A diseased liver, which can be caused by excess [...]
Super foods have recently been the center of attention in the nutrition realm. From dark chocolate to blueberries to salmon to red wine, super foods are thought to contain super nutrition power to enhance heart health and keep you looking and feeling younger than your years. Experts suggest that [...]
When you are a child, you tend to imitate many things that those older than you do. In many cases, your parents are some of your biggest role models. This may be why a recent report found that those parents that were most involved in their lives lowered their children’s risk of obesity as an [...]
Burgers, fries, and sugary drinks seem to be the keystone of the Western diet as seen on tv. The Western diet, most often eaten in the United States, includes lots of processed carbs, fatty meats, and sugary foods and drinks that can lead to weight gain and increase risk of chronic disease such as [...]
Helping families deal with type 1 diabetes Finding out your child has diabetes can be very scary for any parent, and even more so for the child. Your life changes in that moment from the way you prepare meals, your daily routine, and fitting time in your calendar for important doctor’s [...]
Weight control important for teens Now more than ever young adults are becoming obese and getting health problems such as type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is just as important for teens as adults to lose weight and take control of their health. A recent report of the Adolescent Weight Registry has [...]
