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Physical activity and exercise are essential for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. The benefits are well-documented — improving mental and physical health, releasing endorphins and…

A person living with diabetes must strive to maintain their blood glucose levels within a target range in order to reduce the risk of long-term diabetes-related complications like eye, kidney or nerve…

Understanding type 2 diabetes To manage type 2 diabetes effectively, it's important to understand what diabetes is and how it impacts your body. The primary challenge with diabetes involves the…

It can be confusing, but you can identify sinus problems by any symptom related to the sinuses – most commonly congestion, pressure and post-nasal drip. These symptoms are caused by inflammation and…

Snoring can be a bothersome noise, but snoring can also be a sign of other health issues, some of which can be serious. How do you know which one it is? If you experience restless sleep, wake up not…

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…

Spring means warmer temps, blooming plants and freshly cut grass. For many of us, it’s a welcome change from winter. But for the 17 million American adults and more than 7 million children with…

Nearly 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million kids under the age of 18. These numbers continue to increase. It’s partly because more people are being diagnosed as we better…

Sometimes conservative treatments aren’t enough to cure back issues. But you don’t have to live with pain. For some people, surgery may be an option. The type of surgery that’s right for you depends…

Almost everyone – nearly 80 percent of the American population – is affected by back pain at some point. Its impact on your overall wellbeing is huge – it can affect everything from simple self-care…

Chances are you or someone you love is living with prediabetes. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates one in three Americans have the condition. But close to 90 percent of those with…

As the years go by, Americans are getting heavier and less active. These factors are directly related to the increased prevalence of diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…