Category Archives: Health/Medical

People newly diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes must make lifestyle changes. The one that draws the loudest groans from most people? The diabetic diet. Patients balk at the specter of a lifetime spent nibbling small portions of bland food.  But at its core, a diabetic diet is the sort of healthy diet everyone […]

More than 20 million people in the United States have diabetes. If you or a loved one has been affected by type 2 diabetes, here are answers to 10 common questions on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Your First 10 Questions about Type 2 Diabetes: 1. What is prediabetes? Before people develop type 2 diabetes, […]

When someone you love dies it can be devastating. You’ll feel sad, angry, lonely, confused and even worried.  It is an enormous event in life that changes life forever. You wish you could have that person back in your life with you. There are wonderful ways to keep this person a part of your daily […]

Learning more about lung health can be like a breath of fresh air. So sit back, inhale deeply and take our quiz. (See answers at bottom.) 1. Which two foods contain vitamins that may improve lung health and could be used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?a) beans and riceb) carrots […]

This is the 1st National Lung Cancer Vigil to be held on November 5, 2009.Here are the facts about lung cancer you may mot know. The face of lung cancer is not what you think:• 50% of new cases are former smokers, many who quit decades ago• another 10 ‐ 15% have never smoked• veterans […]

Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (metastatic lung cancer) is the most advanced stage of lung cancer. Nearly 40% of people newly diagnosed with lung cancer already have stage 4 disease. Stage 4 lung cancer is not curable, but it is treatable, and many clinical trials are in progress looking at new treatments to improve […]

Lung cancer in women differs from lung cancer in men in many ways. Yet, despite obvious differences in our appearance, we tend to lump men and women together when talking about lung cancer. This is unfortunate, since the causes, response to various treatments, survival rate, and even symptoms to watch for differ. What are some […]

Being pregnant truly is a once in a lifetime and an absolutely wonderful experience. With that said, there is an aspect of pregnancy which can be difficult for many women. What commonly is referred to as morning sickness plagues many women who are pregnant. Through this article you are provided with some insights into how […]

Swine Flu, H1N1 or the 2009 Influenza A Virus—no matter what you call this flu, you do not want to catch it this year. Since October 2008, the Center for According to the CDC, the spreading of the 2009 H1N1 virus occurs in the same way that the seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are mostly […]

Are you overweight and want to do something about it? Walking is a great way to add extra activity into your lifestyle and increasing the amount of calories your body burns to help you lose weight. If you are ready to get the weight off once and for all, adding walking to your daily routine […]