What Is Diabetes?
If you have diabetes, your body is not able to get energy from the food you eat the way it should.
What Can I Do?
Be sure to see your doctor often. He or she will help you make a plan for controlling your diabetes. The more you know about diabetes, the better you will be at living with it.
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(ARA) - School days are no longer just 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students have hectic schedules that add physically- and mentally-draining hours to their routines. Whether it is the swim team, a school play or a tough academic assignment, many parents face the problem of providing their children with enough energy to tackle daily activities.
(ARA) - Americans have been hearing more about health care and health insurance these days than ever. But, when it comes to understanding their own health benefits, many may be missing opportunities to take advantage of their options and even save money throughout the year.
With the kids back in school and the holidays a heartbeat away, this is a busy time for mothers everywhere. While you're busy taking care of the family and work, you might forget to take care of yourself. But this busy fall season, there's an easy and delicious way to do something good for your health - eat a pear.
Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world - 3 percent versus 32 percent in the United States, according to the International Obesity Taskforce. Many believe the good overall health and long life expectancy rate of the Japanese is due to their diet. "People in Japan tend to eat smaller portions of healthier types of food," says Dr. Mark Drucker.
If you're trying to lose weight, it's likely that you've heard or read about foods and behaviors that will derail your diet efforts. Whether it's a chat with your friend or a blog on the Web, dieters face dilemmas about what are the best and worst choices when trying to cut calories and trim the waist.
Comfort food and fast-food sales are soaring -- chocolatier Cadbury’s profits soared 30 percent in 2008, and McDonald’s saw a 5 percent increase in U.S. sales this past January. Grocery store comfort foods like boxed macaroni and cheese and canned ham are also staging a comeback.
With America’s population aging, billions of dollars are spent each year on senior care expenses. But with economic worries affecting many families, cutting costs has become more important than ever. With a little creativity, seniors and their families can save a substantial amount of money.
With the number of children with life-threatening food allergies on the rise, practicing food allergy safety is more important than ever. From closely reading labels to understanding hidden allergens and food manufacturing processes, there is a lot that can be done to keep children free of allergic reactions.
