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Living in a great country like the United States comes with many comforts. Nowhere is this more beneficial than in our access to food. We can go to the grocery store, a nice restaurant, or even just order a pizza over the phone. But unfortunately, this means that many Americans indulge too much, often consuming ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes affects more than one in 10 adults who are 20 years or older in the United States, with an estimated 1.5 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with the metabolic condition every year. Type 2 diabetes treatment primarily consists of managing symptoms and controlling blood sugar, however, new research suggests we are ...click here to read more

Sleep is no doubt an important part of an overall healthy life study, yet the amount of time sleeping has dropped significantly in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Sixteen percent of men and about 25 percent of women experience insufficient sleep. This lack of sleep may not only be making us feel unrested ...click here to read more

September 29th is World Heart Day, which is held and organized by the world heart foundation. The purpose of this occasion is to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which cause many cases of preventable death in the world. To better facilitate this purpose, we have compiled a list of articles to help get you started ...click here to read more

Having type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes, is very commonplace in today’s society. It affects nearly 9.4 percent of the entire U.S. population and this doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. This growing trend is in direct correlation with the increasing rates of obesity in American citizens and has ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a multifaceted disease, affecting nearly every function of the human body. It not only prevents the efficient utilization of blood sugar, it can also lead to poor wound healing and vision loss. A new study out of the University of Pennsylvania has linked the metabolic disease to abnormalities of microbes found in the ...click here to read more

Menopause is a life change that affects women around the age of 50, although some women experience it earlier. During this time, estrogen levels decrease, which can lead to changes in a woman’s health. Many women during this time experience hot flashes, memory fog, weight gain, and other unfortunate symptoms. A new study suggests that ...click here to read more

More than 27 million Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes every day. It is a metabolic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate the use of blood sugar via a hormone called insulin. Type 2 diabetes has been linked to a variety of genetic causes and environmental risk factors. However, the exact mechanism behind ...click here to read more

Much has been written about the negative health effects of sedentary behavior among adults. But now, experts say they have been able to link diabetes risk factors with the amount of time children spend in front of a screen. Researchers at St. George’s University of London are reporting that children who spend more than three ...click here to read more

A new study revealed that your risk of developing diabetes may be reduced with moderate alcohol consumption. The study found that men who consumed 14 alcoholic beverages a week and women who consumed nine had the lowest risk of type 2 diabetes in comparison to nondrinkers and those who drank more. The highest benefits were ...click here to read more

Diabetes affects nearly 30.3 million Americans with over seven million estimated to not even know they have the metabolic condition. Also, this disease affects our senior population as well, as the percentage of Americans over the age of 65 and older with diabetes is about 25.2 percent, which is about 12 million people. Living with ...click here to read more

A recent study examined data from 10,443 diabetic people from the UK and found that exposure to air pollution increases incidences of type 2 diabetes. The researchers suggest that demographic factors largely contribute to the association between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. Research lead Dr. Gary O’Donovan explained, “High air pollution and low physical ...click here to read more

Nearly 4.6 million American suffer from atherosclerosis, a condition that that leads to the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. We rely on our arteries to supply oxygen-rich blood to vital organs like our heart, and if this blood supply becomes compromised from atherosclerosis, you can suffer from poor circulation or even a heart attack. ...click here to read more

Adult onset diabetes is very much an issue in the United States. A significant portion of the population suffers from obesity—a precursor to the development of adult-onset diabetes. What’s more troubling is that now even children are developing this disease, which was once exclusive to their elders. While maintaining a healthy diet is the main ...click here to read more