Entries by admin

How does diabetes affect children and teenagers?

Diabetes comes with various challenges, especially for young people. But, with early detection, children and teens can learn to manage diabetes and stay as healthy as possible. Early signs in children can include increased thirst and urination. The National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020 states that around 210,000 children and teenagers under the age of 20 […]

Why exercise is key to living a long and healthy life

What should we do in order to live healthier lives for longer? Research shows there are a few lifestyle interventions that can effectively prolong our life and health span. One of these is exercise, but what kind, and in what combinations, and why does it help add years to our lives?  Seemingly since times immemorial, […]

Swapping meat for plant-based foods may lower diabetes and heart disease risk

Can going plant-based help slash metabolic and cardiovascular risk? Analyzing over 30 studies, German researchers found that swapping meats for plant-based alternatives may drastically reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. Evidence showed that replacing 50 grams (1.8 ounces) of processed meat with plant-based foods on a daily basis lowered cardiovascular […]

What is depression and what can I do about it?

Depression is a mental health condition that causes a chronic feeling of emptiness, sadness, or inability to feel pleasure that may appear to happen for no clear reason. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It can undermine a person’s relationships, make working and maintaining good health […]

Any activity is better for your heart health than sitting – even sleeping

Researchers say sitting for prolonged periods is detrimental to heart health.  Researchers report that any activity is more beneficial to heart health than sitting, including sleeping. Experts say daily activity can help with blood pressure, glucose levels, and muscle strength. They say that even taking 5-minute walking breaks during the workday can be beneficial. That’s […]

How Infections Spread

Germs are a part of everyday life and are found in our air, soil, water, and in and on our bodies. Some germs are helpful, others are harmful. Many germs live in and on our bodies without causing harm and some even help us to stay healthy. Only a small portion of germs are known […]

Breast Cancer Awareness

Wondering when to start or how often to get screening mammograms?  Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big […]

What You Can Do to Protect Youth From the Harms of Vaping

Parents and educators—including teachers, administrators, and coaches—can play an important role in protecting youth from e-cigarettes, also known as vapes. As students go back to school, it’s the perfect time to educate them about the dangers of vaping. E-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol, or a mix of small […]

What is the difference between a cold and flu?

Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses, parainfluenza, and seasonal coronaviruses. Seasonal coronaviruses should not be confused with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. […]

All signs point to a rise in Covid

Covid hospitalizations, deaths and wastewater data — among other indicators — are all increasing as the U.S. heads into fall. Signs in the U.S. continue to point to a rise in Covid activity as fall approaches. Hospitalizations are rising. Deaths have ticked up. Wastewater samples are picking up the virus, as are labs across the country.  “Every […]