Diabetes is a big issue in the United States, affecting more than 30 million Americans or close to 10 percent of the population—including 2.8 million Texans—according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). While most diabetics
It’s safe to say most Americans have plenty of access to resources about how to live a healthy, active life, but unfortunately, too few of us are taking this readily available advice. We have become
Type 2 diabetes affects more than 30 million Americans, while prediabetes affects over 84 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those current numbers account for roughly a third of
About 115 million Americans either have diabetes or are pre-diabetic. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when there is too much glucose or sugar in the blood, and it is highly preventable. Diet is a
February marks American Heart Month, an entire month dedicated to promoting awareness and providing easy lifestyle changes anyone can make to improve the health of their heart. We know you most likely know what’s good
It can often be difficult to keep up with important personal health information, like systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, fasting blood sugar, and so on, but it becomes increasingly
Diabetes is a national crisis, with more than 30 million Americans living with the disease, accounting for almost 10 percent of the population. Of the 30+ million people with diabetes, only 23 million are diagnosed,
If you are one of the millions of people nationwide who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you are probably already bracing yourself for the upcoming holiday season. And for good reason. Beginning with
Whether you kick back with a glass every day as a way to relax or only imbibe on special occasions, wine has been linked to better heart health and longevity, which is something we can
As North Texas continues to grow, so does the need for quality, convenient access to health care, especially primary care. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are helping to fill an important gap, with many leading their own
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