Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as w…Read More
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries. When the doctor measures your blood pressure, the results are given in two numbers. The first number, called systolic blood pressure, is the pressure caused by your heart pushing out blood. The second number, called diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when your heart fills with blood. The safest range, often called no…Read More
Talk to anyone over the age of 40 and most likely they have some kind of ache or pain, often times involving their joints. Sometimes the joint discomfort is the result of wear-and-tear but other times it can be caused by an infection, an autoimmune disorder or a condition like gout. Any disease that involves the joints falls under the category of a rheumatic disease, of which there are 100 class…Read More
We live in a fast paced society. Two of the common emotional issues that face millions of people are stress and some sort of depression or mood disorder. Stress; the word alone often causes people to tense up. Everyone feels stressed from time to time. Some people may cope with stress more effectively or recover from stressful events quicker than others. It’s important to know your limits …Read More
Summer is a difficult time for many people to keep on track with their fitness goals. The kids are out of school, vacations interrupt scheduled workouts, and barbecues sabotage healthy eating routines. Although it’s the ideal time to trade some indoor training for outdoor activities, there are days it will be too hot to even be outside, let alone get in a good workout. This is where the gym is y…Read More
We all know how great it feels to get a good night’s sleep. You awake feeling refreshed and energized. Unfortunately, most of us also know what it is like to have a poor night’s sleep. Whether it is kids, stress, inability to turn your brain off, hot flashes or pain keeping you awake, not sleeping is no fun. In this article let’s explore the most common sleep issues and discuss ways …Read More
In recent years, increasing numbers of people of all ages have been following the advice of their health care advisors and becoming more active and fit. But, for some, particularly those who overdo it, don’t properly exercise, or do not warm up prior to exercising; benefits can come at the price of injuries. Of course, injuries can happen due to accidents as well. Either way, getting throu…Read More
You are ready to start an exercise program; great! Now the next logical question is, “What do I do?” Before you make any final decisions about exactly what to do, it is good to start with a general understanding of what is included in a comprehensive exercise program. Once you understand the components, then you will be in the best possible position to make choices that suit your needs and goa…Read More
We all start an exercise program with the best intentions. Sadly, too many people “fall off” their program before they ever achieve success. One of the simplest ways to greatly increase the chances of attaining your goal is to set goals. As adults we often discard the need for setting goals, assuming that self-reasoning will help us stay on track. If that were the case, then America wo…Read More
Glucose is sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies so it can be used for energy. Diabetes is a disease in which blood g…Read More
