Building Muscle May Decrease Diabetes Risk

  USA Today  (7/29, Marcus) reports, "More muscle may reduce the odds of developing diabetes," according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. After analyzing "data from 13,644 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III," then controlling for confounding factors, researchers found … Continue reading Building Muscle May Decrease Diabetes Risk

5 Powerful Foods that Lower Your Blood Pressure

Are you eating enough of these 5 amazing foods that help reduce high blood pressure? Did you know that stroke and coronary heart disease still remain to be on the list of the top three main causes of death in the USA?  It's time to take your health seriously so you don't fall victim to … Continue reading 5 Powerful Foods that Lower Your Blood Pressure

Eating Fish May Help Men Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

MedWire  (7/25, Albert) reported that, according to a study  published online July 20 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, "eating fish can help men reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes." After analyzing data on 22,921 men and 29,759 women without a history of diabetes who ranged in age from 45 to 75 and who were followed … Continue reading Eating Fish May Help Men Reduce Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

Parents risking their child’s health by failing to get eyes tested

Almost 40% of parents of primary school pupils have never taken their child for an eye test, according to new poll. Two in five kids are set to head back to school with undiagnosed eyesight issues, according to new research UK parents are overlooking their children's eyesight, with almost 40% of parents of primary school-aged … Continue reading Parents risking their child’s health by failing to get eyes tested

The Importance of Children’s Eye Health

For many, the first day of school is quickly approaching. And, parents know there is so much to be done before the first day of school to make sure that their child has all of the tools to succeed this school year. A key part of this success starts with healthy eyesight in the classroom. … Continue reading The Importance of Children’s Eye Health