New guidelines meant to provide type 2 diabetes patients with truly individualized care have been issued by the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabet...
Some people think that eating too much sugar causes diabetes. But it's not that simple. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and unknown factors that trigger the onset of the disease; type 2 di...
Myth: You can catch diabetes from someone else.Fact: No. Although we don’t know ...
A study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine finds heart attacks are most common in the winter. When temperatures drop, your heart works harder to keep y...
Q: How should I teach my children to brush her teeth? When should I allow her to brush on her own? A: Until children are 6 to 8 years old, yo...
1. Brush up on the basics. Incorporate these foundations of fitness into your routine:• Aerobic exercises raise your heart rate and breathing....
When you catch a bad cold, you know it, and so does everyone around you. Heart disease, however, can be much subtler. It’s possible to go for years without noticing y...
Betty Crocker better watch out—brownie mixes have become very diverse, with gluten-free, fat-free and sugar-free options available in many supermarkets. The following chart(see above) display...
When you live alone, cooking for yourself may not always seem to be worth the effort. However, easy fixes like takeout food and frozen meals tend to be high in fat and low in vegetables and whol...
Tip 1: If you take a tumble, don't tense your body. Instead, let yourself slump and roll, which helps your body absorb the impact and avoid injur...
As sleepless nights add up, so does the harm to your heart. Chronic sleep deprivation contributes to inflammation throughout your body, high cholesterol and high blood pressure—all risk factor...
Want to sleep better, improve your sex life and have more fun in 2013? Exercise is the key. Check out our tips for making big improvements in your life in just 30 minutes a day.
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