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Black and orange may not be the only colors you associate with October. Chances are you'll also see friends, family and co-workers donning pink ribbons for breast cancer awareness this month. Though we usually associate pink with women, it's important to know that breast cancer affects people of all genders. In America, 264,000 women and 2,400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually. To make sure you "think pink," here are three ways to take care of yourself. Know the Risks Those at higher risk in...
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You might not be shaking your hips the same way people do in music videos, but hip pain can still thwart women's everyday lives—whether you're dancing, gardening or just walking. While you might think you're too young to be concerned about hip pain is common for women of all ages, and it's important to see your healthcare provider to ensure it is, in fact, hip pain you're feeling rather than thigh, buttock or lower back pain. If it is hip pain you're battling, it may be caused by one of the following co...
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When we think of electrolytes, it's often in the form of a bottle of a sports' energy drink after a hard workout or drinking a rehydration beverage when we're sick. Those are great methods for hydration, but keeping your electrolytes balanced is also a way to support your heart's health and well-being. Here are five electrolytes that have been shown to boost heart health—no blue liquid required: Calcium regulates and maintains heart rhythm and blood pressure. Foods high in calcium include dairy, dark le...
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The CDC reports that over 34 million American adults have diabetes. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can cause long-term health complications like cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, gum infections and even eye problems. Hyperglycemia can also damage blood vessels, thereby increasing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Because 1 in 3 adults have pre-diabetes (most of which don't know it), we all can benefit from lower glucose levels to help lose weight, reduce blood pressure...
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Sometimes we refer to people as made of sugar, spice and everything nice. Or so sweet that they might melt if it rains. But saccharine jokes aside, you may want to check your blood sugar. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, and as many as 95% of those people suffer from type 2. The CDC also reports that there's a rising trend in diabetes among young people, which could lead to a 700% spike in type 2 and a 65% increase in type 1 cases by 2060. When your blood sugar levels are higher than norma...
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The first thing that comes to mind for many when they hear diabetes is sugar. While sugar plays a big part in this disease, there's much more to this chronic condition. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, meaning it affects how the body breaks down food to create energy through insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Food is converted into glucose when you eat. As the amount of glucose in the blood rises, beta cells in the pancreas trigger insulin release. This hormone acts like a key, unlocking and ...
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As a new mother, it can be hard to find your footing. According to the Pew Research Center, 45 percent of moms with kids younger than 6 years say parenting is tiring all or most of the time. How can you make the adjustment easier? You took breastfeeding and prenatal classes, read every book you could get your hands on, and soaked up all the advice you could get from friends and family. However, all of that pales in comparison to the reality of caring for a newborn. How can you handle this new world of m...
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More than 50 million Americans battle allergies each year—and pollen produced by trees, grasses and weeds is frequently the cause. While pollen is harmless to some, the immune system of someone allergic releases antibodies to eliminate what it perceives as a danger. The histamines released during that process cause your eyes, nose and throat to swell, itch and produce mucus. Even if you know all about pollen, you may not know the best ways to combat it. Avoid these common spring allergy mistakes that ca...
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There's both good and bad news in the United Health Foundation's annual report. Unfortunately, millions of Americans live with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. We've also reached a new national high. Obesity increased 15% between 2011 and 2019 and now affects more than 70.4 million adults. But the good news is that many of our health problems are preventable or treatable. The percentage of adults with three or more chronic conditions declined between 2018 and 2019. More people...
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there was enough wheat flour in 2019 for each American citizen to consume 131.1 pounds each. But in a world where we're concerned about gluten and brown grains versus white grains, are the modern forms of these foods better? Modern grains, like wheat, corn and rice, have been processed, hybridized and genetically modified. Don't be concerned about the name—ancient grains aren't foods that have stayed in your pantry too long. Instead, the name is a marketi...
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