What is the Impact of a Western Diet?
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans Read more»
Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent of Americans Read more»
Roughly 90% of people who have obesity or are overweight have type 2 diabetes. One in three adults have diabetes — and Read more»
The “D” Word There are words that make our hair stand on end when we hear them, and among the most cringe-worthy Read more»
Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity Some people who have never struggled with weight issues might think that being overweight or Read more»
Weight Loss Differences between Men and Women There are several reasons why weight loss may occur more quickly and with greater ease Read more»
Step by Step Fitness: The Benefits of Walking Walking can help burn calories and reduce body fat — both of which Read more»
As with many diseases, diabetic patients benefit a great deal from weight loss and this includes VLCD programs. As the name implies, Read more»
Re-focusing on a Healthier Lifestyle —Training Our Brain What we can do to help “train” our brain to help us in our Read more»
Is a way we can re-focus and “train” our brains to help us deal with issues related to weight and weight loss? Read more»
Assessing Weight: Pounds, Percent or Inches? Given the health risks associated with being overweight or having obesity, and because many of them Read more»
Having health insurance doesn’t guarantee good health, especially for those affected by chronic diseases. Economic instability, racial inequalities in health care treatment, and cost shifting by insurance companies, conspire to affect chronic disease outcomes negatively for many.
The liver plays a vital role in numerous functions. Douglas Garner explains the role of the organ in diabetes and offers some ways to protect it.
The FDA recently approved the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System, which is a medical device used to aid in weight loss. Certified diabetes educator Viola Holmes talks about how the device works and who are candidates for it.
Certified diabetes educator Jane Dickinson challenges you to take a look at your life and make a positive change that can start you down a different, more satisfied path.
With school starting again, kids need to adjust their routines accordingly, and certified diabetes educator Debbie Berg says this is a good time for people with diabetes who have relaxed this summer to get back on track with their self-management.