Are you super-cautious about working out because it’s been a while since you were active, or you feel out of shape? Actually, exercise is great for you. Being active will: ...
Tips for Heart-Healthy Living With Diabetes
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Keeping control of your “ABCs" -- A1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol -- can go a long way to help prevent heart disease, stroke, and other heart problems when you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. And your heart health is very important: You are two to four times more likely to have strokes and heart disease if you have diabetes. Follow these guidelines for heart-healthy living to meet your ABC goals. Your doctor may tailor your goals based on your age, blood sugar (also called glucose) levels, and heart or other diabetes-linked problems you may have.
9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk
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You might not know that these small steps can produce big results
The most common form of diabetes, Type 2 (once called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes), affects 90 to 95 percent of the 26 million Americans with diabetes.
It’s time to show your heart some love. When your doctor says you need to lose weight for the sake of your heart, start with a plan. Set realistic goals. Come up with an eating plan that works for you and one that you can stick to. Use these 10 tips to help you stay motivated. 1. Put ...
Experimental wearable patch monitors biochemical, electrical signals to gauge heart, other functions "Beam us up, Scotty!" U.S. researchers say they've developed a small, wearable health monitor they're likening to the "Star Trek" tricorder. The flexible Chem-Phys patch can be worn on ...
UCLA scientists think they've developed the first test that can accurately predict whether a man is gay based on his DNA, and all it takes is a swab of saliva, reports New Scientist. The researchers ...
While idly shopping for a home may be pleasant, serious homebuyers need to start the process in a lender's office, not an open house. Potential buyers benefit in several ways by consulting ...
Take them places their parents wouldn't and leave their folks behind In the past 12 years, I have taken one or more of my six grandchildren on 25 trips, mostly adventure trips — river ...
