Some are under the assumption that being thin means being healthy. People who haven't a clue of what an artery looks like are quick to tell ... Read More
Diabetes
Diabetes Drug Recalled Expanded Due to Cancer-Causing Contaminant
A recall of diabetes drugs has expanded to four lots of the widely used type 2 diabetes medication, metformin. They are being recalled ... Read More
Dust Off Your Scale and Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is right around the corner. This festive season brings eggnog, gingerbread cookies, minty candy canes, and sausage ... Read More
The ONE Time You Shouldn’t Drink Lemon Water
Lemon water has long been touted as one of the healthiest drinks. But there are times that you actually should reconsider and try another ... Read More
8 Herbs and Spices To Liven Up Your Meals
Historically, alternative treatments—herbs, poultices, and other concoctions—were all we had to improve health and ward off disease. Once we ... Read More
15 Diabetes Friendly Snacks
If you're like most people, the thought of snacking comes along with a bit of trepidation. You believe that snacking can be a part of a ... Read More
The Glycemic Index: Should You Eat By the Numbers?
As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), I get questions all the time ... Read More
Stop Worrying About a Diabetic Diet
There are many ways to a healthy diabetes plate, so stop worrying about which diet is the perfect one for diabetes. The American Diabetes ... Read More
Diabetics! This Vitamin is Vital for Your Health
Recent research reveals that vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to increased death in adults and is particularly associated with ... Read More
Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You
There is no doubt that diabetes is a global epidemic of epic proportions--especially amongst people of color. Diabetes, or hyperglycemia, is ... Read More
Stop Worrying About a “Diabetic Diet”
There are many ways to a healthy diabetes plate, so stop worrying about which diet is he perfect diet for diabetes. The American Diabetes ... Read More
Anthony Anderson: “I Started Off As The Fat Funny Guy”
Anthony Anderson has come a long way from starring in his very own sitcom, "Blackish" with Laurence Fishburne and Tracee Ellis Ross. He ... Read More