Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by unusual cell growth. These cells can invade different body tissues, leading to serious health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. But is there a cure for it? Currently, there’s…
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What is cancer? Cancer is a large group of diseases that occur when abnormal cells divide rapidly and can spread to other tissue and organs. These rapidly growing cells may cause tumors. They may also disrupt the body’s regular function. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. According to the World…
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We received excruciating reactions regarding our social media post on daily habits that can forestall a heart attack, and we though it necessary to do an explicit content on everything you need to know about high blood pressure. It is important to note that your blood pressure measurement takes into account how much blood is…
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Type 1 diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes, but it usually develops during childhood and is largely unrelated to weight or diet. The exact causes of type 1 diabetes are unknown. The most important risk factors are genetics and family history. If you have type 1 diabetes, your pancreas makes little to no insulin.…
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For decades, Type 2 diabetes was considered an adults-only condition. In fact, Type 2 diabetes was once called adult-onset diabetes. But what was once a disease mainly faced by adults is becoming more common in children. As you well know from our previous content, Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the…
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Although sweets can affect your blood sugar, and consuming a diet high in added sugar can increase your risk for developing diabetes, there are many more factors that influence diabetes development including genetics and lifestyle. When you have elevated blood sugar levels or have prediabetes or diabetes, you must carefully monitor your carbohydrate intake. This…
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We got a question on if using artificial sweeteners is fine for people leaving with diabetes. We though it best to respond via a post so that we can all learn. With a low to no calorie sugar count, artificial sweeteners may seem like a treat for people with diabetes. But recent research indicates that…
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We advise people diagnosed with prediabetes to alter their lifestyle by adopting a healthier diet and getting more exercise. These changes should be made sooner rather than later. That’s because although prediabetes usually doesn’t initially progress to type 2 diabetes, prediabetes can develop into a more serious condition over time if action isn’t taken. Researchers…
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Cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes often strike suddenly and without warning. Exertional chest pain or exertional shortness of breath could hint at heart trouble. Seek immediate medical attention, if these symptoms occur. The key is to control the factors that increase your risk for them: diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, obesity, tobacco abuse. These…
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Research has shown that high blood sugar could put you at higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia even if you don’t have fully developed diabetes. Lower levels of blood sugar, on the other hand, are associated with better brain health. Based on previous research – and now our own finding, we can certainly say…
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