Diabetics: Why Your Shoes Matter
When you have diabetes, you know you have to pay special attention to your feet. But do you pay enough attention to your choice of…
Diabetes
Soda (Even Diet) Can Raise Your Risk Of…
There’s already SO much information out there explaining why soda, in general, just isn’t that great for you. From obesity to metabolic syndrome, the ongoing…
”I Just Didn’t Want To Hear Any More Bad News…”
Gathered in the parking lot of my hometown church, family and friends were “catching up” with each other before leaving the annual “Homecoming” service and…
My Story: “After 19 Years In the NBA, I Have A New Target”
It’s been more than a year since NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal retired from the court, and he says he doesn’t miss it. The basketball champ…
Can Weight Loss Surgery Help Fight Diabetes?
Though it began as a treatment for something else entirely, gastric bypass surgery — which involves shrinking the stomach as a way to lose weight…
Bell’s Palsy: What Is It?
What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve…
My Story: “I Started Out In Hollywood As The Fat, Funny Guy”
Anthony Anderson started out in Hollywood as a self-proclaimed “fat, funny guy,” appearing alongside fellow comedic stars Jim Carrey and Martin Lawrence. But offscreen, Anderson’s…
The 12 Most Common Senior Health Problems
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than a 75-year-old one.…
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Vitamin D Deficiency Can Raise Diabetes Risk
Low levels of Vitamin D in the blood can contribute to a person’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes, new research has found. A study…
Holiday Recipe Makeover: 7 More Healthy Tips
Thanksgiving is generally the first in a string of food-focused gatherings that can quickly pile on the pounds. But no worries. With our detailed list…
Diabetes Cases Hit Record Levels Worldwide
Diabetes is running at record levels worldwide and half the people estimated to have the disease are, as yet, undiagnosed, according to a recent report.…
If You’re Diabetic, You Should Never…
Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes: • 4.9 million (an increase from 3.7 million in 2007), or 18.7% of…
Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts…
4 Ways To Reverse Diabetes
There are many benefits to finding ways to reverse type 2 diabetes. A big one is its expense. According to the American Diabetes Association, the…
Study: People With Diabetes Have Increased Cancer Risks
People with diabetes are at higher risk for certain cancers than those without the blood sugar disease, including colon and pancreatic cancer for men and…
