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Don’t Ignore Pre Diabetes

margaret March 20, 2019

Approximately 84 million American adults have pre diabetes and 90% of those adults don't even know they have it! Read on to find out the facts and what you can do to stay healthy. Pre diabetes is a serious health condition. Your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. Pre diabetes puts you at increased risk for developing type 2 … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Pre Diabetes

Understanding Heart Failure

margaret September 25, 2018

Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart or high blood pressure, gradually leave your heart weak or stiff and unable to fill and pump efficiently. Not all conditions that lead to heart failure can be reversed, but treatments can improve the signs and … [Read more...] about Understanding Heart Failure

Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls

margaret June 1, 2018

Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls

All of us regardless of age, are at risk of injury every day just by getting out of bed.  Injuries often happen because of our own carelessness or that of others, defective equipment, neglect of public or private property or even the weather.  The older we get, the more susceptible we are to injury, often from falling.  Current statics show that 55 percent of all unintentional injury deaths among … [Read more...] about Preventing Injuries From Trips and Falls

Water and Hydration in the Desert

margaret June 1, 2018

Water and Hydration in the Desert

Whether you live in the desert or just plan to visit you must know your limits, prepare for the heat of the desert, and use common sense.  Dehydration and heat related illnesses are primary dangers in desert regions.  Each summer many people become ill due to the heat and some even die.  Those of us accustomed to the desert heat are not immune.  Common sense will tell you that you must pay … [Read more...] about Water and Hydration in the Desert

Obesity Statistics

margaret June 1, 2018

Obesity Statistics

Today, in the United States 23.9 children ages 2 to 19 are overweight or obese. This numbers are triple the obesity rate from just one generation ago. Among American age 20 and older, 154.7 million are overweight or obese with a BMI of 25.0 and higher. The total excess cost related to the current prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity is estimated to be $254 billion. No one state in … [Read more...] about Obesity Statistics

Understanding Cholesterol

margaret October 23, 2017

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance.  Some body hormones are made from it, and it is a crucial part of the ouster wall of every cell in our body. Only one-third of your cholesterol comes from your diet:  the other two-thirds is produced by your liver.  In your blood, cholesterol attaches to carries called lipoproteins.  Low-density lipoprotein  (LDL) carry cholesterol into the wall of your … [Read more...] about Understanding Cholesterol

Urinary Incontinence

margaret October 23, 2017

There are different types of urinary incontinence: Stress incontinence happens when urine leaks as pressure is put on the bladder. Pressure may occur during exercise, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects. Stress incontinence is the most common type of bladder control problem in younger and middle-age women. Urge incontinence happens when people have a sudden need to urinate and aren't able to … [Read more...] about Urinary Incontinence

Smoking Cessation

margaret October 19, 2017

Smoking Cessation

Nicotine is the drug in tobacco that makes tobacco products addictive.  People become addicted to nicotine over time which is why the first few weeks after quitting smoking are the hardest. Some people who give up smoking have withdrawal symptoms.  They may become irritable, hungry and tired.  Some people may have headaches, feel depressed, or have trouble sleeping or concentrating. Some people … [Read more...] about Smoking Cessation

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