According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 84 million American adults—more than 1 out of 3—have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, 90% don’t know they have it. Prediabetes puts you at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. If you're one of those adults, here are some changes you can make now: 1.Work with your … [Read more...] about Are You Pre-Diabetic? Make These Changes Now!
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Keeping A Healthy Brain As You Age
Research is finding that the long-known risk factors for heart disease and stroke are also risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The main risk factors are high blood pressure, cholesterol, and high blood sugar. It may seem like a strange connection at first, but give it deeper thought. If your blood vessels become clogged, blood is unable to flow … [Read more...] about Keeping A Healthy Brain As You Age
The Health Dangers Of Yo-Yo Dieting
The health effects of being overweight or obese are numerous… and very serious. Weight loss is a multi-billion dollar industry, as many individuals set out to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. Losing some weight can help lower blood sugar levels, as well as reduce risk of complications due to diabetes. However, certain dieting methods can be dangerous for diabetics. … [Read more...] about The Health Dangers Of Yo-Yo Dieting
The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Everyone loves snack foods! They’re convenient, inexpensive, and everything our food cravings are made of. However, these foods are usually highly processed, and often contain far too many calories, unhealthy fat, sugars, and sodium. These foods also tend to have little to no nutritional value, vitamins, minerals, or fiber. This combination is especially dangerous for … [Read more...] about The Effects Of Unhealthy Snacking On Health And Blood Sugar
Eating Makes Your Brain Happy-Make Your Body Happy, Too!
New research shows that eating certain foods causes the brain to release endorphins, or “happiness hormones.” Researchers measured participants’ brain activity after they ate pizza. The scans were repeated after participants consumed a liquid meal containing the same amount of calories as the pizza. Both the pizza and the liquid meals triggered a release of opioids … [Read more...] about Eating Makes Your Brain Happy-Make Your Body Happy, Too!