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Why is Money Such a Powerful Stressor?
It's no secret that financial wellbeing can take a toll on our stress levels, and that money is a considerable source of worry for many US adults. In fact, in one survey from the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly three-quarters of participants reported...
11 exercise tips to keep you motivated as the weather gets colder
Even the most dedicated exercise enthusiast can have a hard time in the winter. Cold days and long nights make it hard to get out of bed, let alone get the body moving, but there are simple ways to get motivated when the weather outside is frightful. The season can...
Healthy Holiday Travel Tips
Traveling over the hill to grandma’s house (or where ever you’re going for the winter holidays) can take its toll on your health. At the least, it can throw a wrench in your normal fitness routine and, at the worst, it can make you sick. There’s nothing worse that...
Type 1 Overview – Diabetes Symptoms
The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed. Common symptoms of diabetes: Urinating oftenFeeling very thirstyFeeling very hungry – even though you are eatingExtreme fatigueBlurry...
Understanding Prediabetes
When it comes to prediabetes, there are no clear symptoms – so you may have it and not know it. Here’s why that’s important: before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have prediabetes – blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet high...
Your Biggest Diabetes Questions, Answered
Diabetes occurs when your body can no longer handle glucose the way it’s supposed to. Glucose is a simple sugar that is the basic fuel of the body. Foods that supply glucose include fruits, vegetables and other carbohydrates. The body’s digestive system converts these...