Your body has one trillion endothelial cells, the cells that form the lining of all blood and lymph vessels and cover a surface area of more than 3,000 square meters, according to Katherine A Hajjar, M.D., of Weill Cornell Medical College. This endothelial layer is not just important for cardiovascular health, but it also helps fight inflammation. One way to promote the health of the endothelium is by adopting a diet that will boost your body's ability to fight off heart disease.
Children with type 1 diabetes need to monitor the carbohydrates and sugar they consume on a daily basis. Instead of policing your child's eating habits and turning mealtime into a chore, pick meals and snacks that are nutritiou...
A healthy alternative to salt for some people is a salt substitute. However, if you have an underlying condition that potentially impairs your kidney function, such as Type 1 diabetes, the high potassium level of salt substitut...
While the British and others call them biscuits, Americans adopted the Dutch term for little cakes, koekjes, and transformed it into the word now associated with these tasty little snacks. Dating from the earliest days, all coo...
The human body is between 70 and 80 percent water, so adequate hydration is vitally important. Without enough water, the body's cells can't work properly. In extreme cases, this causes death. Children are especially susceptible...
Many children in the United States do not get as much exercise as they should to maintain good health. Use of computers, video games, and cell phones for many hours each day; lack of healthy food; and the absence of safe places...
Insulin lispro, sold as the brand Humalog, is a synthetic and fast-acting form of insulin primarily used to treat Type 1 diabetes. Doctors typically prescribe it along with a long-acting form of insulin. Humalog also may be use...
Nosebleeds can be unpleasant for both child and parent, but the majority of nosebleeds in children are self-limiting. About 9 percent of children have recurring nosebleeds, and most grow out of the problem, according to Dr. Ger...
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