Maintaining Balance
We experience a lot of changes in our body as we age, some drastic and some more minor. Balance doesn’t often come to mind when we think of the issues we will face as we get older, but once you begin to face it it feels significant. If your balance is good, you are...
Diabetes: A Preventable Illness
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. It’s so common you may not think of it as a serious problem, but diabetes is in fact a serious disease. Eighty-four million Americans also have prediabetes, a condition of elevated blood sugar levels that can lead to type...
Sleep and Your Health
Sleep deprivation is a significant problem in our culture. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or if you find yourself feeling sleepy during the day, you’re not alone. Almost 50 percent of Americans report occasional insomnia and nearly to 25 percent...
Controlling High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a condition that affects more than 100 million people in the United States, and it’s a significant risk factor for potentially serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. It typically doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, so many people...
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