Bill Boan loved it all: apple pie with French vanilla ice cream, a cup of syrup with his pancakes, sweet tea twice a day with 5 to 6 tablespoons of sugar a pop. But when the 79-year-old was diagnosed with diabetes five years ago, he immediately lost his sweet tooth. Now he starts his day with low-carb cereal. He eats a couple salads every day and snacks on unsalted saltines … [Read more...] about How to eat after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis You don’t have to ditch all your favorite foods
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Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin community services hosts ribbon tie for foster care event
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services hosted its fifth Ribbon Tie for Foster Care on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at The Shops of Grand Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. This year the event has expanded to the Children’s Hospital Community Services office in West Allis. Volunteers from area businesses and members of the community gathered to place ribbons around trees … [Read more...] about Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin community services hosts ribbon tie for foster care event
Five health self-checks every man should do (part 1) Signs of poor health can hide in some pretty unexpected places. Here’s where to look.
A lot can happen between visits to the doctor—especially since more than half of men skip out on their annual physical examinations, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. “You can feel great, but still have killer numbers,” says Bruce B. Campbell, MD, a men's health specialist at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. “Killer” is not a good thing in … [Read more...] about Five health self-checks every man should do (part 1) Signs of poor health can hide in some pretty unexpected places. Here’s where to look.
Top 10 men’s health issues Regular exercise is key to preventing many chronic illnesses
Certain health principles are universal--human biology works a certain way--but men and women have different health risks, especially as they age. Men are more likely than women to skip doctor's visits and wellness checkups, but prevention goes a long way toward reducing your risk of the top 10 health risks for men. Heart disease Heart disease kills 27.2 percent of men of all … [Read more...] about Top 10 men’s health issues Regular exercise is key to preventing many chronic illnesses
Ten affordable last-minute summer vacations (part 1 of 2)
By Robert Firpo-Cappiello The shadows are slightly longer. The evenings are a little cooler. The crickets are starting to chirp their rendition of "September Song." Too late to plan a summer vacation, right? Nope. You've got an entire month of summer left and we want you to take it to the limit. With that in mind, we've done some homework for you and come up with 10 amazing … [Read more...] about Ten affordable last-minute summer vacations (part 1 of 2)
Diabetes and African Americans
In 1998, 2.3 million African American adults over 20 had diabetes. In other words, 10.8 percent of the African American population had diabetes. African American adults are about 1.7 times as likely to get diabetes as white adults, whose rate of diabetes was 7.8 percent of the population in 1998. As the following graph shows, middle-aged and older adults are most commonly … [Read more...] about Diabetes and African Americans
Third hand smoke: The new cancer risk for children1
Raising children in a smoke-free home isn’t enough to keep them away from cancer-causing toxins. “Third hand” tobacco smoke may be in your home, hiding in plain sight, according a recent study. Researchers behind a York University study published in the journal Environmental International found that carcinogens from tobacco smoke can enter the home from outside (clothing, … [Read more...] about Third hand smoke: The new cancer risk for children1
Health risks lurking at the nail salon (part 1 of 2) While a day at the salon might be relaxing, you could be putting your fingers, toes and more at risk
Molly Dannenmaier, of Galveston, Texas, visits a local salon every three weeks. She regularly gets a pedicure and occasionally treats herself to a manicure – but the pedicure is a staple. It wasn't until both she and a friend developed toe infections that she considered the health risks. “[My friend] got a terrible infection, and in fact had to have surgery to have her toe nail … [Read more...] about Health risks lurking at the nail salon (part 1 of 2) While a day at the salon might be relaxing, you could be putting your fingers, toes and more at risk
Health risks lurking at the nail salon (part 2 of 2) While a day at the salon might be relaxing, you could be putting your fingers, toes and more at risk
Molly Dannenmaier, of Galveston, TX, visits a local salon every three weeks. She regularly gets a pedicure and occasionally treats herself to a manicure – but the pedicure is a staple. It wasn't until both she and a friend developed toe infections that she considered the health risks. “[My friend] got a terrible infection, and in fact had to have surgery to have her toe nail … [Read more...] about Health risks lurking at the nail salon (part 2 of 2) While a day at the salon might be relaxing, you could be putting your fingers, toes and more at risk
Combination of alcohol and tobacco increases risk of esophageal cancer
The rate of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) nearly doubles in those who both smoke and drink compared to those who only smoke or drink, according to new research published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Although multiple studies have identified risk factors for the development of ESCC, notably, exposure to alcohol and tobacco, this research is … [Read more...] about Combination of alcohol and tobacco increases risk of esophageal cancer