Subtle Signs You May Get Diabetes, Warn Doctors
By Michael Martin of ETNT Health |
Subtle Signs You May Get Diabetes, Warn Doctors
Diabetes is at record levels in the United States. Almost 34 million Americans just over 10.5% of the population are affected by the body s inability to adequately process blood sugar. The condition s ubiquity may make it seem like no big deal, but nothing could be further from the truth: Untreated diabetes can damage blood vessels throughout the body, leading to heart disease, stroke, blindness, even amputation.
Type 1 diabetes tends to develop in childhood, and it s unclear whether it can be prevented. But the American epidemic of diabetes is driven by Type 2, which generally develops in adulthood because of avoidable unhealthy habits, like a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle. We asked two experts from Harvard Medical School (and contributors to the new documentary
What Taking Aspirin Every Day Does to Your Body
By Emilia Paluszek of ETNT Health |
What Taking Aspirin Every Day Does to Your Body
You may have read or heard about various reports that taking daily aspirin yes, that old-time resident of your grandmother s medicine cabinet may have benefits for modern health conditions. Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is a medication that is indicated for many different things, says Kenneth Perry, MD, an emergency medicine physician in Charleston, South Carolina. From fever control to pain control, even heart attack treatment, there seems to be a new indication every few months. That said, this common everyday drug called aspirin is a strong one, and it can cause some serious side effects in certain people. Read on for more about the features and benefits of aspirin, and what taking aspirin every day does to your body and to ensure your health and the health of others, don t miss these
12 Diets You Should Never Try, According to Health Experts
By Leah Groth of ETNT Health |
12 Diets You Should Never Try, According to Health Experts
Know how to tell if a diet is right for you? You don t hate doing it. The one diet to avoid is one that is not sustainable, explains Amy Helms, LMSW, MS, CEDRD-S, RD, LD. These can include diets that cut too many calories or plans that are not compatible with your lifestyle. A plan that is too calorically restrictive will work against you in the long run, she explains. Our bodies adapt to function on fewer calories, making weight regain just about inevitable.