Posted on April 23, 2018
How Much is Too Much? Don’t Let a Habit Become an Addiction
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Nearly 90,000 people die every year from alcohol-related deaths. Sometimes it’s nice to sit down after a long day and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine. Many find a nice drink after supper is a great way to wind down and relax before heading to bed. But, for some…
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Posted on April 02, 2018
Be Proactive to Defeat Type 2 Diabetes
April is Defeat Diabetes Month! According to the International Diabetes Foundation, roughly 425 million people are living with diabetes. Another 352 million people are estimated to be at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and accounts for nearly 95% of diabetes cases worldwide. The…
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Posted on March 19, 2018
A Healthy Body Leads to Healthy Kidneys
One in three American adults are at risk for kidney disease. Kidneys filter 200 liters of blood a day, help regulate blood pressure, and direct red blood cell production, but they are also prone to disease: The National Kidney Foundation reports that one in three Americans is at risk for kidney disease due to diabetes,…
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Posted on March 01, 2017
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month! Don’t Ignore the “Silent Killer” The kidneys are the body’s chemical factories, filtering waste and performing vital functions that control things like red blood cell production and blood pressure. But over time, your kidneys can become damaged with little or no physical symptoms to warn you there might be trouble….
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