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Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? You are likely wondering what this diagnosis means for your overall health. Type 2 diabetes means your body is unable to use insulin properly. This can lead to…

If you have diabetes, what you eat can greatly impact your overall health and how you feel. Fortunately, managing your nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be done by making simple…

Question: What is the most common type of cancer in the United States? If you guessed skin cancer, you are correct. It is the most common type of cancer with more cases diagnosed each year than all…

According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of long-term disability in adults. But learning how to recognize early…

It was an evening just like every other. Betty and her husband were watching television when she decided to warm up a leftover hamburger in the kitchen. What happened next changed everything. “I put…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke. Strokes strike swiftly…

A heart attack [LINK to Heart Attack Warning Signs article] often comes as a surprise. What’s more, after having a heart attack, life suddenly changes. It’s extremely common to experience depression…

You eat well, get regular exercise and don’t smoke in an effort to keep your heart healthy. But the one factor you can’t control is family health history. When heart disease runs in the family, it…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. These attacks can be deadly but the outcome is greatly affected by…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common nerve disorders. According to the American College of Rheumatology, up to 10 million American adults are affected by it. Over time, the condition can…

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), two million Americans visit their doctors with a rotator cuff issue every year. Rotator cuff injuries occur most commonly in men and…

Getting fit is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. For some, this may mean exercising for the first time. For others it might mean getting back to regular workouts after a break. No matter…