Eating Right for Healthier Kidneys According to the National Kidney Foundation, one in three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease and approximately 26 million Americans have the disease. If you have chronic kidney disease, what you eat and drink can...
It’s Been a Long, Dry Winter – Here’s Help Many older people suffer from dry spots on their skin, often on their lower legs, elbows and lower arms. Dry-skin patches feel rough and scaly. There are many possible reasons for dry skin, such as: Not drinking enough...
Help Lower Your Family’s Heart-Disease Risk with These Tips Want to serve your family meals that will leave them satisfied while also helping to protect them from heart disease and stroke? Limit these ingredients to items considered special treats. Saturated fats....
How Do Cavities Develop? When a tooth is exposed to acid frequently – for example, if your child eats or drinks frequently, especially foods or drinks containing sugar and starches – the repeated cycles of acid attacks cause the enamel to lose minerals. A white spot...
What’s the Difference? There are two main forms of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes This form of diabetes develops when the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, known as beta cells, are destroyed. The destruction of the beta cells limits the making and release of...
Get Active to Help Relieve Arthritis Pain Long gone are the days when doctors told people with arthritis to “rest their joints.” In fact, physical activity can reduce pain and improve function, mobility mood and quality of life for most adults with many types of...
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