Smoking and Diabetes

What’s the Connection? Diabetes is a group of diseases in which glucose levels are higher than normal.  The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin that helps glucose enter the body’s cells.  When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough...

Breast Cancer Update

Eating More Fiber When Younger May Help Reduce Future Breast Cancer Risk Women who eat more high-fiber roods during adolescence and young adulthood, especially lots of fruits and vegetables, may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less fiber...

Bad Breath?

Take Charge Many factors can cause bad breath, including underlying medical conditions, foods we eat, oral-hygiene habits, dry mouth and tobacco use. Your dentist can help determine the cause. There are some basic steps that can help you control bad breath. See your...

Diaper Rash

Keep Your Baby Comfy and Happy Diaper rash can be caused by irritation from stool or urine; friction from diapers; yeast infection; or an allergic reaction to soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, baby wipes or lotions. In many cases, it can be prevented. Try...

Plan Now for End-of-Year Healthcare Decisions

Review FSA, Medicare Choices Welcome, October! It’s time to make sure you’re using up the dollars you’ve stashed in your 2017 Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Although employer plans vary, FSA expenses generally must occur no later than December 31. Schedule doctor...

Rx Gourmet

Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious! Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette Serves 4 This easy salad can be dressed up or down, depending on what else you’re serving. To make it a main-dish, add your choice of additional veggies, chopped boiled eggs,...