Exercise and Diabetes
by Lori Sciame November 26th, 2012 | Health Observance
News programs proclaim that millions of Americans weigh too much, and that this added weight can lead to type 2 diabetes. For many, type 2 diabetes can also lead to death. As stated on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) website, "in 2007, diabetes was listed as the underlying cause on 71,382 death certificates and was listed as a contributing factor on an additional 160,022 death certificates. This means that diabetes contributed to a total of 231,404 deaths." In order to avoid developing type 2 diabetes, an exercise program should become a priority in each person's life. Think about it
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Promising Prevention Tactics
by Lori Sciame November 12th, 2012 | Health Observance
Diabetes, an illness that causes the body to produce too much sugar (glucose), can wreak havoc on a person's health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations." In fact, it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Most people know someone with type 2 diabetes, so the disease is familiar, but what may not be apparent - there are steps one can take to keep diabetes at bay.
Diabetes Hits Home
My grandmother suffered from diabetes. The illness took
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Diabetes Hits Home
My grandmother suffered from diabetes. The illness took
Breast Cancer Prevention
by Lori Sciame October 15th, 2012 | Health Observance
Across America, the color pink dominates this month. From pro football games, to the White House, to local girl's volleyball games, citizens embrace everything pink to spread the word about breast cancer awareness. Since the establishment of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the general population has certainly began to take this type of cancer much more seriously. Women complete self-breast exams, and they go in for mammograms at a much higher rate.
Prevention Remains Key
This is great news, yet women can do even more to prevent this type of cancer from invading their lives. Read on to learn three
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Prevention Remains Key
This is great news, yet women can do even more to prevent this type of cancer from invading their lives. Read on to learn three
Exercise = Breast Cancer Prevention
by Lori Sciame October 1st, 2012 | Health Observance
I take breast cancer personally. It killed my grandmother, two of my aunts, my mom, and it has already struck my younger cousin twice. Having that many relatives who have suffered from this type of cancer, I have learned not only how to detect breast cancer early through regular mammograms, but also to recognize the importance of prevention through diet. I also embrace exercise.
Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
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Although scientists aren't 100% sure why cancer loves fat cells (there is probably a hormone link), they do know that obese women suffer from breast cancer more than women who maintain a thin frame. In my
Exercise: Keep Doing It!
by Lori Sciame September 3rd, 2012 | Health Observance
Exercise, exercise, everybody exercise! Â I first heard this saying from my grandmother. Â She knew the importance of staying active, so she swam regularly at the YWCA, she lifted weights with her legs, and she danced whenever my uncle practiced the drums while he was in the high school band. Â Her commitment to exercise paid off, as even though she had severe diabetes, she lived well into her 80's.
Because this month has been deemed Healthy Aging Month, I would like to discuss the importance of exercise when it comes to not only living longer, but to living healthier.
You already know
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Because this month has been deemed Healthy Aging Month, I would like to discuss the importance of exercise when it comes to not only living longer, but to living healthier.
You already know