While the general concept of “calories in, calories out” makes sense to most people, life can get in the way of our diet plans, wreaking havoc on both our health and self-esteem. Reputable sources such as Mayoclinic.org acknowledge the connection between mood and food, stating that “the hassles of daily life can trigger negative emotions that lead to emotional eating and disrupt your weight-loss efforts.” Whether you have cravings you can’t seem to kick, a lack of time, or a genetic issue ... [Read More]
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What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
First, What Exactly Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the blood sugar, or glucose, is too high. Blood glucose is the body’s main source of energy, and it comes from the food we eat. The pancreas makes a hormone, insulin, which helps glucose from the foods you eat get into your cells, to be used for energy. Some people’s bodies don’t make enough – or any – insulin, or don’t utilize insulin well. When that happens, glucose stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. ... [Read More]
The Importance of Having a Primary Care Doctor
Health is Wealth: Primary Care Doctors Offer a Good Return on Investment We’ve all heard the saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” And while it may seem like a bit of a cliché, the idea holds much truth. Today, there are specialists for everything from cardiac conditions to psychological enigmas, but it is the regular preventive measures we take each day that will ward off complex medical problems in the future. By choosing a trustworthy primary care doctor and attending routine ... [Read More]
What is Considered Healthy Cholesterol?
We have heard it all before – don’t eat too much egg yolk, because it contains too much cholesterol and is not good for your health. While the egg yolk does contain more cholesterol, it also contains very healthy fats and proteins. Everything in moderation is important, but it’s also good to know that cholesterol is separated into both LDL and HDL categories. Well, simply put, there is both healthy and dangerous cholesterol. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is essential for the health of ... [Read More]
What Your Heart Is Trying to Tell You: Should You Get An Echocardiogram?
The heart and its beat are what keeps us alive. It happens to be the hardest working muscle in the human body. At an average rate of 80 times a minute, the heart beats about 115,000 times every day, or in a year, about 42 million times. A normal healthy heart beat is 60 to 100 beats per minute, or BPM. The job of the heart in the cardiovascular system is to pump and circulate oxygen and nutrient filled blood to the body’s organs, tissues, and cells through the passage of blood vessels. In ... [Read More]