How does diabetes affect the heart?
The number of people worldwide with diabetes is rising. While many may not realize it, having diabetes comes with a higher risk for heart disease. Research has shown that people with Type 2 diabetes are up to…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviors as you age. But what if you could stop this degenerative…
Tips for Walking 20,000 Steps a Day
To walk 20,000 steps a day you’ll need to cover a total of 10 miles. This may seem like a lot, but it’s actually not as difficult as it sounds. Here are…
Blood Pressure Medicine May Lower Frailty for Older Adults
A commonly used blood pressure medication may help improve measures of frailty in prefrail older adults, according to a new study by researchers with UTHealth Houston. The study was published in The Journals of…
Eating carbs earlier in the day is better for those with diabetes
The time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods may be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories, according to a new study published…
Endometriosis – Beyond painful periods
If you’re among the 10% of women who have endometriosis, you know that the inflammatory condition can cause severe pelvic pain. While there’s no way to prevent getting the incurable…
Countering Gut Inflammation
Bile acids made by the liver have long been known for their critical role in helping to absorb the food we ingest. This plays an important role in managing inflammation…
Five Ways to Take Better Care of Your Body
In most cases, nobody can look after your body and mind better than you can. Although it is easy to neglect yourself at times and forget to practice self-care, it…
Prioritize Self-Care for a Brighter Future
(Family Features) When so much of the world is beyond your control, it’s easy to become anxious or overwhelmed trying to take care of everyone and everything. Making self-care a…
Is blood pressure reading more accurate at home or clinic?
Blood pressure measurements routinely taken at home are more likely to provide the basis for accurate diagnoses of hypertension than those taken in a clinic setting, according to a new…