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Study: Diabetes Doubles Alzheimer’s Risk
Millions of people with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. But the health problems don't end there. Diabetes appears to double a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study from Japan. The study, which looked at 11 years of patient records for more than 1,000 men and women over the age of 60, found that those with type 2 diabetes were twice as likely to develop the debilitating disease within 15 years. Additionally, they were at …
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Start Early for Heart Health
If you thought heart disease was just something for older people, think again. Cardiac and coronary problems are seen in younger people, too, and often can be indicated as early as elementary school. In fact, just weeks ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed new guidelines for evaluating children’s health risks. Dr. Kevin E. Zawacki, FACC, a cardiologist at Bon Secours Cardiovascular Specialists in Hampton Roads, says heart disease is a continuum that may begin years before a …
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Fewer Diabetics Requiring Amputations
Leg and foot amputations used to be routine treatments for diabetics suffering from poor blood circulation and other chronic complications as a result of their disease. Now data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that the rate of these amputations fell by an astounding 65% from 1996 to 2008. Researchers credited advances in diabetes education for the drastic drop in amputation rates. They also noted that improvements in blood sugar control, food care, and diabetes management should be …
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Expecting? Love and Learn with Bon Secours
More women discover they're pregnant in the winter months. That's confirmed by an annual "baby boomlet" that occurs August through November of each year. If you or someone you love is expecting, check out Bon Secours' "Love and Learn" classes. Most of the classes are absolutely free and delivery at a Bon Secours hospital in Hampton Roads isn't required to attend. Topics are presented in dozens of classes, covering everything from prenatal massage and breastfeeding to hypnobirthing and doulas. Top …
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How To Survive Your Teenagers
Teenagers don't have to drive you crazy! Family Focus is pleased to offer “Surviving Your Adolescents,” a video and discussion program for parents of teenagers. Living with a teenager can be challenging. There are times when you must bite your tongue as they push toward independence. Or, if you sense there is trouble, there are times when you must take charge. In “Surviving Your Adolescents,” parents are given step-by-step approaches that will help end the hassles and offer concrete solutions. In …
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Obese Children Need Parental Involvement
Parents and caregivers need to be involved when it comes to helping obese children slim down. A new report from the American Heart Association, which analyzed successful ways to help children lose weight, also found that parents need to lead by example, praise their children's success and help them learn from any setbacks. "In many cases, the adults in a family may be the most effective change agents to help obese children attain and maintain a healthier weight, said Myles S. Faith, chairman …
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New Perk for Black Tea Drinkers
Drinking three cups of black tea daily may help lower your blood pressure. According to new research, study participants saw their blood pressure drop an average of two to three points in their 24-hour average systolic blood pressure level and about two points in their diastolic level, which is the lower number in a blood [...]
Study: Diabetes Doubles Alzheimer’s Risk
Millions of people with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. But the health problems don’t end there. Diabetes appears to double a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from Japan. The study, which looked at 11 years of patient records for more than [...]
Start Early for Heart Health
If you thought heart disease was just something for older people, think again. Cardiac and coronary problems are seen in younger people, too, and often can be indicated as early as elementary school. In fact, just weeks ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed new guidelines for evaluating children’s health risks. Dr. Kevin E. Zawacki, [...]
Fewer Diabetics Requiring Amputations
Leg and foot amputations used to be routine treatments for diabetics suffering from poor blood circulation and other chronic complications as a result of their disease. Now data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that the rate of these amputations fell by an astounding 65% from 1996 to 2008. Researchers credited advances in diabetes [...]
Tackle Prediabetes with Diet and Exercise
If you’re one of the 79 million Americans who has prediabetes – a condition that leads to type 2 diabetes, you may want to seek the advice of a registered dietitian. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently reminded consumers that “with the assistance of a registered dietitian, diet, exercise and weight loss can also reverse [...]
Expecting? Love and Learn with Bon Secours
More women discover they’re pregnant in the winter months. That’s confirmed by an annual “baby boomlet” that occurs August through November of each year. If you or someone you love is expecting, check out Bon Secours’ “Love and Learn” classes. Most of the classes are absolutely free and delivery at a Bon Secours hospital in [...]
How To Survive Your Teenagers
Teenagers don’t have to drive you crazy! Family Focus is pleased to offer “Surviving Your Adolescents,” a video and discussion program for parents of teenagers. Living with a teenager can be challenging. There are times when you must bite your tongue as they push toward independence. Or, if you sense there is trouble, there are [...]
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