Category: Wellness

More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. Of these 29 million people, 95% have Type 2 diabetes, while the remaining 5% have Type 1 diabetes. Both types of diabetes center around the inability to control one’s blood sugar. American Diabetes Month is intended to raise awareness about this serious disease. While you can’t prevent Type 1 diabetes, you can prevent Type 2 diabetes. Making the following six lifestyle changes can greatly...

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast. Research estimates that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her life. It is important to know that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer as well, although only 1% of breast cancer patients are male. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan...

Only 14% of American adults consume at least 2 fruit and 3 veggies daily (the recommended intake). Think about it, how many fruit and veggies have you had this week? Sometimes keeping a food diary and reflecting on these amounts can be the eye-opener we need to make a change. So, what makes eating the recommended servings so difficult? Our society, environment and social determinants of health all factor into our weekly food choices. Though...