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Type 2 Diabetic’s Exercise Combo

Type 2 Diabetic’s Exercise Combo

Nov. 25 | When people with Type 2 Diabetes did resistance training on some days, and then aerobic exercise on other days, their blood sugar was lower. This was a test given on people who tried a combo routine versus people who did just one routine. The people who...

High protein diet with low glycemic index best for keeping the weight off

High protein diet with low glycemic index best for keeping the weight off

Nov. 24 | A new study has discovered that diets rich in protein and lower in food with a high glycemic index can help obese adults, who have already lost weight, keep it off. The study was led by Denmark’s University of Copenhagen in Europe. The research...

What is Underactive Thyroid and How is it Treated?

What is Underactive Thyroid and How is it Treated?

Apr. 6 | Many women suffer from a condition called hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. This condition usually affects women who are age 50 and older. Hypothyroidism is characterized by having a thyroid gland that does not produce the necessary amounts of important...

Understanding Enuresis?

Understanding Enuresis?

Apr. 5 | Enuresis is another term used for bed-wetting. Bed-wetting is a common issue among children who have not learned enough bladder control to sleep through the night without urinating. Enuresis can also be applied to losing control of the bladder throughout...

More multiple generations living together

More multiple generations living together

Mar. 21 | How many people currently reside under your roof? According to a new report by the Pew Research Center, more people are now living with family members from many generations in their home. The report found that forty nine million people now live in multi-generational...

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Suicide

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Suicide

Dec. 15 | An alarming study has found that men who receive a prostate cancer diagnosis are at an increased risk of heart failure. Suicide is also more prevalent in these men. The grim diagnosis is believed to increase the stress levels causing men to either give...

Breast Cancer: Facts and Myths

Breast Cancer: Facts and Myths

Dec. 14 | Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women. It is responsible for the second highest cancer related deaths among women compared to only a 1% death rate in men. Research has found that patients with cretin hormonal and genetic factors pose...

Anti-psychotic drugs may cause serious weight gain in kids

Anti-psychotic drugs may cause serious weight gain in kids

Oct. 28 | Weight gain is a recognized potential side effect of some anti-psychotic drugs that are prescribed for many different behavioral problems. According to new research, older children and teens who take these drugs may be more susceptible to weight gain...

UPDATE: Smoking Bans are Saving Lives

UPDATE: Smoking Bans are Saving Lives

Oct. 15 | The Institute of Medicine (IOM) released new research today that said smoking bans are saving countless lives in the U.S. every year. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ordered the independent Institute of Medicine to examine research...

UPDATE: Woman Gets Pregnant Twice in Two and a Half Weeks

UPDATE: Woman Gets Pregnant Twice in Two and a Half Weeks

Sep. 25 | In an extremely rare case, Todd and Julia Grovenburg’s obstetrician confirmed that the couple will have two babies after “an ultrasound revealed that a male fetus was conceived a full two-and-a-half weeks after the woman became pregnant with...