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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

You may know that eating fruits and veggies every day is good for your overall health. A vegetarian diet, one that avoids all meat products and sometimes seafood too, has been found to improve blood pressure levels and in turn lower risk of heart disease. A review of studies on vegetarian diets [...]

Obesity Can Shorten Life Span It is well-known that obesity can increase risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.  However, a recent study shows that being obese can shorten your life by about 4 years on average.  This shorter life span is thought to be due to the increased [...]

Blood pressure medicines are used to help those with high blood pressure reduce their heart disease risk. Sometimes, such medicines can cause them to feel dizzy or unsteady, which can lead to falls. Those at most risk for falls are older adults, who already have less lean muscle mass than younger [...]