Glaucoma Awareness Month
WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? January is glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is a condition that can lead to vision loss or blindness as it damages the eye’s … Read more
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What Is Ketosis?
What Is Ketosis? Ketosis is the survival state your body enters when deprived of glucose for energy. The body relies on storing fats instead, … Read more
Chronic Conditions Common in Seniors
As people age, the risk of developing chronic conditions rises. Life expectancy rates have increased over the past two decades, according to the Institute for … Read more
Potential Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine
Scientists have been working with a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, and will start human trials in 2018. If successful, the diabetes vaccine will have … Read more
November: American Diabetes Month
National American Diabetes Month is observed in November in order to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on over 30 million people in America … Read more
New Technology on the Horizon for Diabetes
New Technology on the Horizon for Diabetes If you have diabetes, you know testing your blood sugar levels can be hard. Apple has hired a … Read more
4 Most Common Diseases that Cause Vision Loss in Seniors
It’s no secret that as we age, our risk of developing vision-related diseases increases significantly. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, the number of Americans affected by the most common age-related eye diseases is expected to double … Read more
4 Easy Exercises for Seniors
4 Easy Exercises for Seniors Throughout our lives, our parents, doctors, and P.E. coaches constantly told us that exercise is crucial to staying healthy. And while we … Read more
Top 5 Ailments Affecting Seniors
Top 5 Ailments Affecting Seniors Growing older affects everyone differently. Aging can also bring unique health challenges. Among the most common ailments are heart conditions, arthritis, … Read more
