It’s an unfortunate fact, but one that bears repeating ‒ the number of diabetics in the United States has exploded over the last few decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the number of Americans ,,,
Book Review: The Insulin-Resistance Diet: How to Turn Off Your Body’s Fat-Making Machine Authors: Cheryle R. Hart, M.D. and Mary Kay Grossman, R.D. $16.95, McGraw Hill Companies, 238 pages [dropcap]<br /> [/dropcap]Are you overweight? Have you tried dieting or exercise without ,,,
Book Review: The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet Author: Nina Teicholz 496, Simon & Schuster, $27.99 [dropcap]<br /> [/dropcap]Does fat make you fat? Investigative journalist Nina Teicholz seeks to answer this ,,,
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the words “Mount Everest?” The world’s tallest mountain? Blisteringly cold temperatures? Mountain climbers pushing their bodies to their physical limits? How about type 2 diabetes? While the first three ,,,
Much has been written about the growing problem of diabetes in the United States. A quick look at the total number of diabetics reveals the scope of this problem; from 1980 to 2011, the total number of Americans with ,,,
Virtually everyone knows about the many dangers that come along with a long-term smoking habit. People who puff on cigarettes year after year face a greatly elevated risk of lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, emphysema and many other health problems. ,,,
It seems like everyone needs a cup of coffee to get going in the morning. But did you know that the drink that helps you wake up can also benefit your health? While you shouldn’t consume excessive amounts of ,,,
Tissue inflammation and diabetes are both major issues affecting the American public, but chances are you probably don’t associate these two ailments with each other. The obvious reason for this is that, on the surface at least, diabetes and ,,,
