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Insulin resistance is a complex condition in which your body doesn’t respond as it should to insulin. Anyone can become insulin resistant, though some people may be more disposed to it than others. Normally the pancreas produces insulin which helps move blood glucose into our cells where it’s used for energy. Some is also stored in the liver, muscles and fat cells. But when blood sugar is high often or…
It never used to worry me when I had trouble opening a jar or lifting my boxed delivery of pet food to bring it inside. But now, I’m hyper-aware that these might be signs of age-related muscle loss. And the last thing I want to become is frail. So I’ve been strength training a couple of times a week to try to head off muscle loss. I also make sure…
Close to half of all adults suffer from periodontitis, a type of gum disease that causes inflamed and bleeding gums, bone and tooth loss. And unfortunately, the problems caused by periodontitis don’t stop in your mouth. In fact, gum disease has been linked to heart disease, cognitive decline, reduced respiratory function, and even lung cancer. It’s clear oral hygiene is important not only to the health of your mouth but…
For nearly 60 years, cigarette packages have carried a warning from the surgeon general: “Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema and may complicate pregnancy.” But, despite the damage it can do, alcohol has never carried any such warning, other than those urging drinkers not to drive and not to drink while pregnant. The present surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, wants to see this change. His 17-page advisory, titled “Alcohol…
Obesity is more than a weight problem… It can cause a lot of damage to other areas of health, including increased risks for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and more than a dozen types of cancer. The worst part is the older you get, the easier it is to gain weight and the harder it is to lose it. A friend of mine tried absolutely everything to lose weight to no…
Green tea has a reputation as a holy grail for preventing a plethora of conditions. In fact, studies have linked green tea to improving everything from blood pressure to eyesight. Green tea supports gut health and may even enhance weight loss. And because a single cup of green tea is chock full of caffeine and antioxidants known as catechins, as well as vitamins with proven neuroprotective effects, time after time,…
Are you getting enough berries in your diet? There are a lot of good reasons to… There’s the bone density berry that beats back bone loss… There’s the one that works for a better brain and blood pressure… And the berry that improves heart and blood vessel function — in 30 days! Then there’s the elderberry — best known as a natural flu remedy. The secret to the elderberry’s anti-viral…
Many experts believe calcification should be viewed as a contributor to the pathological aging process — but most of us are only familiar with its impact on our cardiovascular health. Plaque buildup is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores have become a non-invasive way for doctors to easily judge how…
A colonoscopy has been almost like a rite of passage when turning 50. That meant drinking that awful prep liquid, spending hours on the toilet and suffering from a raw backside. And that’s before your dignity was ignored if not destroyed during the procedure. But since colon cancer diagnoses among younger patients — those 40 to 49 — have risen 15 percent over the past two decades, the medical community…
Have you noticed fewer people are sharing New Year’s resolutions across social media? Those well-intentioned resolutions can actually create stress and feelings of failure when we don’t live up to our own expectations. And a lot of experts agree, that’s just more stress no one needs. But, here’s the thing. We can’t help but reflect on the transition from the old year to the new one without thinking about what…