Diabetes is a set of diseases related to high blood sugar caused by either, or both, a deficiency in insulin production or an inability of the body to use the insulin produced. Diabetes can strike at any age, but some types are more prevalent...
The rising obesity in Americans correlates with the increase of the incidence of Type 2 diabetes. This finding by Ali H. Mokdad, PhD et al was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, in January 2001. Another study found...
Diabetes (type 2) is a disorder where the body has high levels of blood glucose (sugar) and thus cannot properly turn meals consumed into energy for the body. There are many different risk factors for this disease, including lifestyle choices and...
One of the many side effects of living a long life is the development of cataracts. Many people over 50 years of age have some form of the cloudy eye condition. Often an optometrist will notice the cataracts forming behind the lens in your annual...
Gallstones are small, rock-hard deposits that form in your gallbladder, which is a storage sac for the bile made in your liver to help you digest your food. Gallstones occur when bile hardens. Gallstones can be minor but they can also cause...
New information appears almost daily making connections between nutrition and physical illness. For example, many foods containing lots of fat or sugar content are already linked with heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Aging and the health...
Gamma linolenic acid, GLA, is an omega-6 essential fatty acid the body needs but cannot create so it must be consumed in the diet or converted from other omega-6 fatty acids such as linolenic acid, LA. Not all omega-6 fatty acids are beneficial...
Muscle loss, an age-related condition called sarcopenia, begins sometime in your 30s or 40s and continues until about age 75 when it starts accelerating, depending on your genetics and physical activity levels. Aging, inactivity, decreased hormone...
Most of your visual acuity comes from the macula, a component of the eye. When you develop maculopathy, a macular disease, you lose much of your ability to see. At that point, you are considered legally blind. Diabetes and aging are two factors...
If you are someone with a high body fat content, you should know you're in for trouble. In men aged 55 or more, someone can predict your death by looking at your girth: a large waist circumference is a better predictor than waist-to-hip ratio. In...
High blood pressure can be a serious condition that affects as much as one quarter of the world's population but is extremely treatable through medication, diet or lifestyle changes. Chronic elevation of blood pressure is a risk factor for many...
High blood pressure may affect as much as one-quarter of the world's population but is treatable through medication, diet and lifestyle changes. Chronic elevation of blood pressure is a risk factor for many diseases and can lead to a decreased...
If you are one of the many older adults with diabetes, stabilizing your blood sugar levels can involve many contributing factors, such as co-occurring conditions and the length of time you have had diabetes. Cognitive impairment, chronic pain,...
Diabetes is a lifelong condition characterized by the presence of high levels of blood sugars. MedlinePlus states that diabetes affects 20 million Americans. The most common cause of diabetes is reduced blood levels of the pancreatic hormone...
Leptin is famously known as the satisfaction hormone. It's what triggers that sensation of fullness you get after you've eaten. Leptin comes from fat and, when released, it binds with receptors all over your body, but especially in your brain. In...
Diabetes can destroy the nerves anywhere in the body. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy develops over time and becomes progressively worse. There is no cure. Peripheral neuropathy affects the extremities, and occurs in older patients suffering from...
Winning the war against aging is not achieved by drinking a daily shot glass filled with the mystical juice of a magical berry from Southeast Asia. In fact, aging is best kept at bay by fighting off chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer...
Super foods are foods that provide more vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, fiber, phytonutrients, and antioxidants than other foods. Super foods give your diet a healthy boost as they are nutrient dense, low in calories, and readily...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy of United States citizens is 77.7 years. That is a dramatic increase from an average life span of 47.3 years a little over a century ago in 1900. This...
Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by high levels of blood sugar. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes usually affects children and young adults, while Type 2 affects adults mostly and accounts for about 90 to 95...
Diabetes is estimated to affect over 18 million people in the United States--just over 6 percent of the population. In 2002, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 13 million people in the United States have a diabetes...
Though foot dryness is common, there are times when this condition causes pain and discomfort. People with extremely dry feet often suffer from red or flaky skin patches , and find that the skin around their feet is peeling, itchy and cracking....
Changes in physical activity, the effects of medications and chronic health conditions may add to the challenges of managing type 2 diabetes as you age. In addition to maintaining a healthy weight and keeping your blood sugar within the target...
Exercise is an important aspect of individual health. Regular exercise, according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, can help control your weight, improve your mood and decrease your risk of developing heart disease, cancer and diabetes....
Anyone can develop diabetes at any age, according to the International Diabetes Federation. But there are risk factors to watch for, and getting regular check-ups with the doctor could detect warning signs. Many times people have diabetes without...
Stomach fat is usually the most stubborn fat to lose. However, with the right combination of a healthful diet and regular exercise, you can reduce your belly fat. According to MayoClinic.com, belly fat can be dangerous for your health. It can...
A stiff shoulder can be caused by an injury or surgery, or it can be the result of diabetes or the effects of aging. The stiffness is often accompanied by inflammation and swelling. Although a stiff shoulder is uncomfortable, unless you are in...
High fructose corn syrup is included in just about every kind of food. There is a good reason for its inclusion. It is super cheap, making it a logical addition to many foods. However, this substance isn't healthy for you and has been linked to...
According to the American Diabetes Association, 12 million American men are affected by Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The ADA calculates that more than 11 percent of men aged 20 or older are affected by these diseases. While many of the symptoms of...
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