Family Health
It’s the question many are buzzing about, after last week a Detroit bus driver threatened to kick a nursing mother off the bus unless she covered up. The event has reignited the breastfeeding-in-public debate: Is it indecent exposure, or necessary given the important health benefits of nursing? I saw this on www.huffingtonpost.com WATCH: nursing Detroit […]
Overview Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of injuries in workers […]
Doctors are worried about a 3-year-old Chinese boy who weighs in at a 132 pounds. Dude is bigger than some grown azzz men! That’s more than four times heavier than most kids his age. His parents say the boy throws temper tantrums if he’s denied third, even fourth, helpings at meals, and loves to eat huge […]
CLEVELAND, OH – You can do more than just wear green on St. Patrick’s Day this year — you can be green too! Help Cleveland Metroparks Zoo “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” Bring an old cell phone and/or charger to the Box Office on Thursday, March 17 and receive one free admission to the Zoo and […]
VIA: REUTERS.COM (Reuters Health) – People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among more than 38,000 Dutch adults they followed for a decade, those who got the […]
<strong>Type 2 Diabetes</strong> is one of the fastest growing medical conditions in our country today, but is it manageable and maybe even reversable?
A drink or two may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
If you have diabetes or know someone who has diabetes, you know how important it is to be able to manage it and live a healthy life. Here are some ways to control diabetes for life!
Certain foods are packed with nutrients that stabilize blood sugar levels, protect your heart, and even save your vision from the damaging effects of diabetes. These 12 foods can give you an extra edge against diabetes and its complications.
People with diabetes are 25 times more likely to go blind, than someone without the disease. The United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study found that people with type 2 who maintained "tight" blood pressure control—averaging 144/82—reduced their risk of vision loss by 47% and cut their risk for progression of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness in adults, by 34%.
According to the International Obesity Task Force estimates in 2002 60% of diabetes cases were due to weight gain, and in western nations the percentage climbs into the 90% range. See why losing belly fat can reduce your risk here.
Sugar free peanut butter is a great option for diabetic recipes. Check out this recipe to turn an everyday sandwich into a dessert.
