Sugar is hidden in so many things we eat and drink that it's almost impossible to go through a day without consuming at least a little bit ... Read More
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Eggs & Diabetes
For many people with diabetes, the most challenging aspect of care is determining what to eat. As a diabetes educator, one of the many ... Read More
#BlackGirlHealing: “What You Do Now Matters Later”
BlackDoctor.org is excited for this content partnership with GirlTrek to feature #BlackGirlHealing, an initiative created to document the ... Read More
Eating For Heart Health With Diabetes
Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, when compared to people without diabetes, ... Read More
Protein Do’s & Don’ts For People With Diabetes
Protein is one of the nutrition essentials needed to maintain a healthy diet. It is used to build and repair body tissue and keep your hair, ... Read More
Women In Your 20s: Take This Risk To Heart
Heart disease is the top killer of women. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. ... Read More
Hold The Fries: French Fries Linked To Higher Risk Of Death
French fry lovers beware! Chowing down on fried potatoes has recently been linked to a higher risk of death, researchers say. According ... Read More
American Heart Association Advisory: Coconut Oil Is RAISING Your “Bad” Cholesterol
Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, ... Read More
Low Carb Ketogenic Diet & Diabetes: Is It Safe?
You might be surprised to know that the ketogenic diet has been around for over 80 years. It was originally used to treat people with ... Read More
Confusion Over New Guidelines For Blacks Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Meds
U.S. medical organizations have conflicting guidelines on the use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in blacks, a new study ... Read More
Science Or Science Fiction: Popular Diet Myths Debunked
Turn on the TV, listen to the radio or go on the Internet. Eventually, you're going to come across some "late-breaking news" about a new ... Read More
From Aerobics To Zumba: The Best Types Of Exercise For Your Fitness Goals
You know exercising is good for you and that you're supposed to do it, but what type of exercise should you do? There's so many options ... Read More