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Top Tips for Safe Exercise

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:57:16 -0800

Some people worry about whether they are in good enough shape to begin an exercise program. If you start slowly, listen to your body, and get any symptoms or problems checked out promptly, you should be fine.

10 Tips to Tap Your Inner Athlete

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:29:22 -0800

It takes a lot more than good intentions to begin and then continue an exercise program.

10 Tips: Breathe Easier During Hot Summer Months

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:36:49 -0800

The main problem with pollution is that the smoke, ozone, and tiny particles in the air are strong irritants to the cells in our lungs, airways, and mucus membranes.

Diabetes Screening: What You Should Know

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:41:20 -0800

The definition of normal fasting blood glucose levels has gotten stricter over time, as we've learned more about the long-term health effects of even mild elevations.

Baldness: Are You at Risk?

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:31:40 -0800

What most people don't realize is that baldness can affect women, in whom it is called female pattern baldness, as well as men.

Top 6 Causes of Hair Loss

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:32:37 -0800

A hair's natural cycle is for it to grow for several years, then fall out and be replaced. This means that at any given time, some hairs are always in the process of falling out.

When to Get Checked for Diabetes

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:49:24 -0800

In previous entries, I reviewed the basics of diabetes mellitus and how you can reduce your risk for this chronic disease. Now let's look at the symptoms that should prompt you to get checked for diabetes. ...

Vitamin D and Your Heart Attack Risk

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:04:48 -0800

If heart attack is your main concern, low vitamin D is a relatively minor issue and you'll benefit most by concentrating your efforts on controlling the major risk factors.

Managing Your Diabetes Risk

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:44:37 -0800

By now, most people know that diabetes is a significant and growing public health problem. Here are some of the major risk factors for this disorder, along with some tips you can put into play right now to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, the most common form of diabetes.

Understanding Diabetes is the First Step in Preventing It

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:59:42 -0800

Obesity is fueling an epidemic of one of the world's most serious chronic diseases: diabetes. In the United States, nearly 21 million people have diabetes today, with 1.5 million new cases being diagnosed each year. People of all ages are at risk, including children, adults and senior citizens. Treatment and prevention start with understanding the condition, so let's review some basic facts about this complex chronic disease.