Articles on Exercise

Author's Note: This blog has been compensated by OmniChannel Health Media and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Health and well-being are the focus of healthy aging. “Good health” might be defined differently by different people, but I think everyone would agree the goal is to “feel good, sleep well, ...
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This blog has been compensated by OmniChannel Health Media and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. As we age, we are at higher risk for developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis. According to the National Council on Aging, about 92% ...
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Author's Note: This blog has been compensated by OmniChannel Health Media and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Joint Discomfort Joint discomfort can come from a variety of conditions that can involve the joint, the fibrous tissue capsule that surrounds the joint, bursa (the fluid-filled sacs between muscles, tendons or ...
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Fit2Me helps people with type 2 diabetes create a customized lifestyle plan that is personalized based on their likes and dislikes, offering 10,000+ diabetes-friendly recipes and 500+ focused exercises. What You’ll Get: 10,000+ Diabetes-Friendly Recipes 500+ Exercise Activities Digital Coach Treatment and Appointment Reminders As a Registered Dietitian and Certified ...
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If you have diabetes, you’re likely continually aware of the condition. Diabetes is not something that one easily forgets. Living with a chronic condition, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, is enough to wear anyone down. In addition, diabetes is a disease of self-management – up to 99% ...
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According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 26 million adults with diabetes today. There are another 79 million who have prediabetes—which means they have a very high risk of getting the full disease. One of the reasons that diabetes is such a dangerous disease is that it can raise ...
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Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men in the United States. But, the good news is that if you begin to take some simple steps now, you have the power to protect and improve your heart health. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other ...
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Frequently-Asked Questions About Heart Disease If I already have heart disease, it is too late to reduce my risk for further problems. The last time my cholesterol level was tested, my healthcare provider told me it was within my goal. This means I do not have to worry about my ...
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Having diabetes increases your risk for heart disease, but taking care of your diabetes and controlling your heart disease risk factors will keep you healthy and feel better. Most people are familiar with the common risk factors for heart disease, including high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and inactivity ...
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Cardiovascular disease is a major complication of diabetes and the leading cause of premature death in people with diabetes. An adult with diabetes is two to four times more likely to develop heart disease or suffer a stroke than someone who does not have diabetes. In fact, more than 65 ...
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