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It’s no coincidence that rates of type 2 diabetes have soared along with worldwide obesity rates — since obesity substantially increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. About 462 million people worldwide are now affected by type 2 diabetes or roughly 6.3% of the world’s population. There is one culprit that plays a role in both obesity and type 2 diabetes: stress. While short-term stress can suppress appetite, chronic…
It’s been exactly a year since my community chorus last sang together in person. The absence of our Monday night rehearsals, not to mention our bi-annual concerts, has left a hole in my life that is astounding. I know my fellow chorus members feel the same. Choral singing requires breathing in and expelling air forcefully, over and over again, in close quarters. It’s no wonder that group singing has been…
From the beginning of the pandemic, experts noticed patterns in what appeared to be completely senseless and random to those not involved in healthcare. And that was that certain conditions were the reason some infected with COVID-10 survived while others weren’t so lucky. As more and more data was gathered from the frontlines around the globe, we were warned about the added risk of a severe infection, or worse, death…
We all need a little sunshine in our lives — not just figuratively but physically. The vitamin D our body makes after sun exposure can help us fight off deadly diseases ranging from diabetes and heart disease to dementia and respiratory infections, like COVID-19. But there’s a strong argument for sun protection, too… Yet, get too much sun and skin cancer could be the result. In fact, an estimated one…
The liver functions as a powerhouse for the entire body and helps to keep your body in top working condition. Our liver is the king of the digestive system and plays important roles in processing and storing the nutrients you get from food or vitamins, breaking down fat, excreting hormones, blood clotting and removing toxins from the body. In fact, anything we consume gets filtered by the liver, so it…
Growing up, your mom most likely spent plenty of mealtimes reminding you to eat your fruits and veggies. She may have even pointed out that you were supposed to eat multiple servings a day — five to be exact — to stay well. Yet, it’s no surprise to any of us that despite the best efforts of moms everywhere, 90 percent of Americans are still lacking in this department. But…
Menopause is infamous among women for being a time of uncomfortable changes, including hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain, as the body prepares to stop menstruating. Unfortunately, once menopause is done, it’s not necessarily smooth sailing. Postmenopause, the time that starts twelve months after a woman’s last menstrual period, brings with it a changing hormonal balance that makes women in this stage of life more vulnerable to osteoporosis, heart…
It makes a lot of sense to target the nose if you want to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The virus enters the human body mainly through the nasal epithelial cells, which are meant to serve as a barrier — until faced with a virus that can permeate the mucosal membrane and make its way through the airways to attack the lungs. From there we’ve seen the devastation it…
Do you get a little bit sleepy as the afternoon wears on? Are you feeling that after lunch slump that makes you want to just curl up, close your eyes and drift off, if only for a little while? Well, we’ve got good news for you! Succumbing to an afternoon nap may be good medicine for your brain—a healthy habit that could be key in maintaining your mental agility as…
I don’t know about you, but one reason I dread winter here in Maine is what it does to my skin. Once you hear my story, which I’m sure is not unique, you’ll understand why I had to share what I’ve learned about the three main types of skin moisturizers, how they work (differently!) and the bonus ingredient with extra benefits. My dry skin concerns go far beyond beauty products.…