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Is your blood sugar high? Hyperglycemia, the medical term for high blood sugar, is a prime cause of complications among people with diabetes. You may have high blood sugar and not even know it. The American Diabetes Association offers this list of co...

Is your blood sugar high? Hyperglycemia, the medic...

Hazelnuts are not only tasty, but they offer many health benefits as well, making them a delicious and nutritious snack. Here are five reasons to increase your intake of these super-healthy nuts. 1. They Contain Good fats Hazelnuts are particularly h...

Hazelnuts are not only tasty, but they offer many ...

Nearly 30 percent of U.S. diabetics over the age of 40 may have a diabetes-related eye disorder, with 4 percent of this population affected severely enough that their vision is threatened, suggests a new study. The condition, known as diabetic retin...

Nearly 30 percent of U.S. diabetics over the age o...

Would you like to quit smoking? Quitting smoking can be a drag, but you can successfully quit when you know what to expect, are motivated, have social support, and create a personal game plan. Stopping smoking requires desire, determination, and com...

Would you like to quit smoking? Quitting smoking c...

While previous studies had reported that a Mediterranean diet can stave off heart disease, a new research points out the benefits of such a diet in heart patients. A Mediterranean diet rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, vegetable oils, low-fat dai...

While previous studies had reported that a Mediter...

There are many quit smoking methods that you can apply in order to kick away your bad habit of smoking. Some may work and some may not work for you. Whatever method that you choose, you must have a strong desire and determination to make it work. Her...

There are many quit smoking methods that you can a...

I said NO to my daily SMOKE ‘Cos this life of mine is not a joke. I want to live on like an oak Smokers’ lives end early in coughs and chokes. The first thing to do is set a date when you are going to stop smoking. Let’s start one week from today. Th...

I said NO to my daily SMOKE ‘Cos this life of mine...

Smoking-related illnesses claim more American lives than alcohol, car accidents, suicide, AIDS, homicide and illegal drugs combined. There are many dangers of smoking to the body, to the immediate family, to the society, to the environment and to the...

Smoking-related illnesses claim more American live...

A person gets dependent on something whenever that something normalizes all the nerves in his or her body bringing about instant relief from stress. This is where the elements in smoking affect the chemicals of brain. Once smoking is used as a stres...

A person gets dependent on something whenever that...

Cigarettes are responsible for about 25% of deaths from residential fires, causing nearly 1,000 fire-related deaths and 3,300 injuries each year. Smoking and Weight Loss Weight loss is the most talked over issue of the day. The health care people are...

Cigarettes are responsible for about 25% of deaths...

About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serious illness caused by smoking. The main effects of smoking on a smoker’s teeth are that he will encounter dental and gum problems, or worst, loss of teeth. According to the researchers the ef...

About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least...

One of the most common forms of arthritis is on the rise among women in the U.S., according to a study. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say rheumatoid arthritis cases rose 2.5% between 1995 and 2007, after 40 years of decline, but fell...

One of the most common forms of arthritis is on th...

Among rice lovers, people who eat brown rice or other whole grains seem to have a lower risk of developing diabetes than those who eat white rice, Boston-based researchers said on Monday. Health Among more than 197,000 US adults followed for up to 22...

Among rice lovers, people who eat brown rice or ot...

Chronic acid reflux may frequently wake people up at night, even when it doesn't cause heartburn symptoms, a small study suggests. The study, of 39 adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and nine GERD-free adults, found that those with t...

Chronic acid reflux may frequently wake people up ...

Peanuts are among the most common allergy-causing foods, and they often find their way into things you wouldn't imagine. Take chili, for example: It may be thickened with ground peanuts. Peanuts aren't actually a true nut; they're a legume (in the sa...

Peanuts are among the most common allergy-causing ...

At lunch, Lindsay often gets bored with having the same old conversation with her friends: "You're so lucky!" "Yeah, I'd give anything to be able to eat as much as you do and be so skinny!" "Cheeseburgers or mac and cheese every day — that would be g...

At lunch, Lindsay often gets bored with having the...

Steve's mind wanders as he does his homework. "I'm never going to do well on this history test," he thinks. "My dad's right, I'm just like him — I'll never amount to much." Distracted, he looks down and thinks how skinny his legs are. "Ugh," he says ...

Steve's mind wanders as he does his homework. "I'm...

The Weather-Asthma Connection Scientific studies show that weather can affect asthma symptoms. Some people find their asthma symptoms are worse at certain times of the year. For others, a severe storm or sudden weather change may trigger an attack. C...

The Weather-Asthma Connection Scientific studies s...

If you've ever had a knee injury, you know that you need healthy knees for many activities and sports, and that getting hurt can mean some time sitting on the sidelines. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent knee injuries. What's in a Knee? To ...

If you've ever had a knee injury, you know that yo...

Cancer is a broad term used to encompass several malignant diseases. There are over 100 different types of cancer, affecting various parts of the body. Each type of cancer is unique with its own causes, symptoms, and methods of treatment. Like with a...

Cancer is a broad term used to encompass several m...

There are many different forms of cancer. Their manifestation is a growth of cells and tissues, which differ in various aspects from the surrounding tissue. Cancers occur in all living things. All life forms share similar DNA and RNA blueprints and ...

There are many different forms of cancer. Their ma...