Diabetes Update

Living with Type 2 Diabetes Managing diabetes can be challenging, but support from family members can make it much easier. Here are four key steps to help you control your diabetes and live a long, active life. Step 1: Learn about diabetes. Talk with your doctor or a...

Gut Check

Can the Right Diet Help Fight GERD? How can your diet help prevent or relieve gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? You may meed to avoid certain foods and drinks that make your particular symptoms worse. Some dietary changes that can help reduce your symptoms...

Diagnosing Diabetes & Prediabetes

Understanding Common Tests Blood tests are used to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes because, early in the disease, type 2 diabetes may have no symptoms. All diabetes blood tests involve drawing blood. Measuring glucose levels via finger-stick devices is not accurate...

Fight Dry Winter Skin

Stay Soft and Smooth with These Tips Want great skin, even during winter’s driest months? Try these tips: Don’t overdo the hot water. Hot water removes skin’s natural oils more quickly. Warm water is best for bathing. Stick with gentle cleansers....

RX GOURMET

Almost everyone loves meatballs in tomato sauce, from those meat-and-potatoes-only guys to picky children. This recipe is so easy, fast and delicious that it will become your go-to recipe when you are at a loss as to what to fix. Turkey Meatballs Serves 4 Ingredients:...

Time to Quit?

The Great American Smokeout is November 15th Need help quitting smoking? The Great American Smokeout is the perfect time to set a goal and a quit date. There are many resources available to help. Decide on a quite date. Choose the Great American Smokeout date or...