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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last week we covered the biggest myths about breast cancer. This week ,our focus is on breast cancer prevention. Everyone can get breast cancer, as we established in our myth blog. While these tips can’t guarantee you’ll stay breast cancer free, they will...
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According to the Health Resources Services Administration, telehealth is the use of telecommunications technologies to provide clinical and non-clinical services. This includes a wide range of health services provided through videoconferencing, streaming media, online messaging, and other means of electronic communication.From remote clinical care and patient education to administrative meetings,...
For people living with type 2 diabetes, your insulin level is very sensitive to food choices. You may have been told to avoid eating too many starches, processed foods, or foods with a lot of sodium, but are you aware of some of the more subtle food combinations that can...
Unlike traditional dress or sports socks, compression garments are intended to enhance blood circulation to the legs by applying graduated pressure (from the ankle upward) to the lower extremities. Who would benefit from compression socks? Those with medical conditions such as varicose veins, peripheral edema, venous insufficiency and lymphedema will...
For people with diabetes, factors such as seasonal changes and temperature fluctuations can pose several threats to the body's functioning and health. Changes in seasons often give rise to diabetic-related foot problems, elevated or low blood glucose levels, anemia, dehydration, and severe complications if not properly managed. Thus, as the...
January is National Tea Month, and for good reason. The freezing cold weather can be made a little less brutal with a nice, hot cup of tea. With record lows hitting much of the country this winter, cold and flu cases will spike in response to the cold weather. To...
Nobody wants to age any faster than they have to. Surprisingly, though, things you do, perhaps even daily, could be adding years to your life, even making you look older. Here’s how to put the kibosh on seven of these seemingly harmless behaviors. 1. Your aging habit: Sipping from a...
One of the most important things you can do is take care of your health and your body. If you or someone you know has diabetes, it is also equally important to understand the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Though they are both about the body’s inability...
Most people begin the new year off with a resolution to get more physical activity and to eat right. To kick off the new year’s resolutions right, this week is Sugar Awareness Week. Sugar is Americans biggest area of weakness when it comes to diet. We never know when we’re...
There are over 130 million births annually, and while the dangers and obstacles are exacerbated for women with type 1 diabetes, it is possible to effectively navigate the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods provided you have a good strategy and a great support system. While it can be challenging, the...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by everything you read in a magazine, see on social media or hear on TV about weight loss? I decided to do some research on diets and find more about this subject! When making a lifestyle change it must be within our limits, reachable to...
Day 1. Avoid the Pitfalls of Working Too Much Working long hours and not taking care of yourself can spell disaster for your health. Here are a few tips from Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, to balance your work and personal life: Plan and Prioritize. Get a notebook and...
Are you struggling to beat the winter blues? As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it’s easy to snuggle up in bed all day and wait for the summer sun to return. While you may enjoy whipping out your winter sweaters, studies have shown that the season...
Identifying Heat Stroke and Treatment Heat Stroke A heat stroke occurs when the body is extremely overheated from high temperatures, usually because of dehydration. Not only is it classified as hyperthermia, it is the most dangerous form of heat injury, and experiencing one can have negative permanent effects on the...
Did you know that our body has 3 different types of muscles? They are called Skeletal (attached to bones and across the joints), Visceral (found inside stomach, intestines, blood vessels) and Cardiac (found in the heart, and pumps blood throughout our body). All of these types of muscles work together...
Do you often wake up with sore muscles? Well, did you know that our body has 3 different types of muscles? Did you also know that yoga is a great exercise technique to relieve the sore muscles you wake up with every day? The three types of muscles are Skeletal...
