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August 11, 2014
Lifestyle Changes to Control Pre-hypertension
Pre-hypertension, otherwise known as slightly elevated blood pressure, can increase your risk for a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure if you don’t make some positive changes, such as exercising and eating healthier.
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July 10, 2014
Beyond Blood Sugar: Other Factors for Diabetes Management
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve lived with the disease for many years, you know that keeping your blood sugar in check might be the single most important aspect to maintaining your overall good health and managing the disease.
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June 18, 2014
Managing Diabetes with an Artificial Pancreas App
News reports surfaced this week about what could be a breakthrough for people living with diabetes. The New York Times reported on an artificial pancreas built from an iPhone that could be used to regulate blood sugar levels.
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June 12, 2014
Caring for Your Elders: How to Choose a Nursing Home
Caring for an aging loved one can be difficult in a lot of ways; aside from demands on your time and money, it can be an emotionally trying experience. The decision to put an elderly parent into a nursing home is not an easy one, so when the time is right, you want to be…
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June 05, 2014
Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning
Exposure to lead in the home represents a significant public health threat to children. At least four million households have children living in them that are being exposed to high levels of lead. Half a million U.S. children from one to five years old have tested positive for lead levels above five micrograms per deciliter,…
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May 10, 2014
Tips for Managing Your Diabetes
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or have been dealing with the disease for many years, it’s an ever-present part of your life. For a person with diabetes, staying healthy means keeping blood sugar level within target range. That’s why what you eat and when you eat it is the key to keeping your diabetes…
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