Diabetes mellitus—often shortened to just “diabetes”—is one of the most common diseases in the world, affecting more than 8% of all adults. Diabetes is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time, often forever. There isn’t a cure for diabetes, but there are different ways to manage it. Dr. Denise Pate with Medical Offices… Continue reading What to Know About Diabetes Mellitus
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Ultra-Processed Food and Dementia
People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers… Continue reading Ultra-Processed Food and Dementia
Four Prediabetes Predicaments and the Solutions
If you have prediabetes or have been told that you’re at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you probably know that now is the best time to take action to improve your health. And hopefully you are already working on developing some habits and setting goals to get your health under control. But new… Continue reading Four Prediabetes Predicaments and the Solutions
Beyond Chicken Soup: “Immune Broth” and Meals That Heal
Just about everybody knows that a nourishing bowl of chicken soup helps with the symptoms of the common cold by upping nutrient intake and.clearing out nasal passages. Yet the concept of food as medicine, not only as a means of warding off disease but as a crucial part of any recovery plan for those who… Continue reading Beyond Chicken Soup: “Immune Broth” and Meals That Heal
3 Ways Good Nutrition Protects and Heals
As another flu epidemic tore through the U.S., the nation appeared almost defenseless. From flu shots to healthy habits such as hand washing and covering the mouth when coughing, no remedy is infallible. One of the best bets against getting the flu and other ailments, experts say, is eating healthier. Good nutrition, according to the American… Continue reading 3 Ways Good Nutrition Protects and Heals
Looking to Get Healthy? Don’t Overlook Trace Minerals
By Franz Gliederer, MD, MPH and Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD (Proactive Health Labs) Like vitamins, minerals are nutrients you get from food that provides nourishment to your body. In fact, there are six types of nutrients that your body cannot live without. They are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. While each has its own… Continue reading Looking to Get Healthy? Don’t Overlook Trace Minerals
5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
From the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), strategies to make your vacation healthy. Avoid Tanning; Be Sun Safe Thinking about getting a “healthy tan” over vacation? Think again. Any increase in skin pigment (called “melanin”) is a sign of damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause wrinkles and dark spots among other problems—and… Continue reading 5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
Shopping for Food That’s Good for You
According to the National Institute on Aging, If you have a choice of where to get your groceries, pick a store that is clean and well supplied. If it is also busy, the stock is probably more likely to turn over quickly and items won’t be near their sell-by or use-by date. But don’t depend… Continue reading Shopping for Food That’s Good for You
Spring Clean Your Eating Habits
We’ve all been there: The mere sight of the Starbucks logo makes us crave a caramel latte. Ditto craving a chocolate-glazed treat when driving by Dunkin Donuts. These, along with dozens if not hundreds of other sights, sounds and smells in the world around are our food triggers. They cue us to eat, whether we’re… Continue reading Spring Clean Your Eating Habits
Telephone Wellness Coaching Helps People Lose Weight
Members of Kaiser Permanente, an integrated managed care consortium in Oakland, California, lost an average of 10 pounds each when they voluntarily participated in individual wellness coaching by telephone for weight management and changed their weight trajectories from upward to downward. That was the finding of a study published January 26th 2017 in the journal… Continue reading Telephone Wellness Coaching Helps People Lose Weight
The Perils of Junk Food in Diets for Older Adults
The consumption of “junk food” has continued to increase over the last 20 years, including in anti-aging diets for older adults. In the beginning, the selection of junk food was found in a small area of the grocery store. Now, you’re presented with it in almost every corner, even at the checkout counter, which makes… Continue reading The Perils of Junk Food in Diets for Older Adults
10 Tips to Get Fit This Summer
Summer is one of the times of year that most people are extra concerned about their weight. Maybe they want to fit into that dress for pictures on the cruise or look good in the bathing suit for the beach. offers these 10 tips to get fit for summer: Don’t eat for pleasure. Eat for health. Most people… Continue reading 10 Tips to Get Fit This Summer
Sixteen Anti-Aging Tips
Aging is a natural process. However, there are measures that we can take to delay the process of aging and to ensure we age gracefully. 1. Incorporate anti-aging regimens in your daily routine. This could include use of antioxidants, exfoliating cleansers and sunscreen. 2. Eat right. This includes consumption of fruits and vegetables that are… Continue reading Sixteen Anti-Aging Tips
National Frozen Food Month
The 32nd annual March Frozen Food Month in 2015is the perfect time to “Take a Fresh Look at Frozens!” According to the National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association, the frozen food aisle comprises 3,700+ different, delicious foods including options that cover snack time, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and entertaining. Head to the grocery store to… Continue reading National Frozen Food Month
What Are You Going To Do For Your Health This Year?
According to the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, these are some goals to go for in 2015: Lose Weight Sensibly. The SeniorHealth experts say that you shouldn’t lose more than 2 pounds a week. Start with If you need to lose weight, it’s important to do so slowly. Lose no more than… Continue reading What Are You Going To Do For Your Health This Year?
Curbing Weight Gain on Insulin
By Mayo Clinic Staff Weight gain is a common side effect for people who take insulin — a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar (glucose) by cells. However, controlling your weight is not only possible, but also an important part of your overall diabetes management plan. The link between insulin and weight gain When… Continue reading Curbing Weight Gain on Insulin
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