Have yourself a heartburn-free holiday (ARA) – For frequent heartburn sufferers, the abundance of rich food and drink at the myriad holiday gatherings between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve can be trouble. Even those who suffer occasional heartburn can find their mild indigestion flares up more during the holidays. Contrary to its name, heartburn, which…
Take control of your arthritis pain Learn how self-management workshops can help (ARA) – Arthritis affects the lives of nearly one in five American adults and limits the lives of countless citizens each year. In fact, arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, and yet only 11 percent of those…
Tell diabetes ‘not me’ this winter and holiday season (ARA) – Each winter, the cold weather and holiday festivities can bring special challenges to the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes – and the 79 million with prediabetes who are at grave risk of developing it. With the season fast approaching, experts caution people…
What 26 million Americans should know about diabetes and oral health (ARA) – People living with diabetes need to take care of and monitor their health very closely. While monitoring their blood glucose is usually top of mind, the 26 million Americans living with diabetes may be surprised to learn that 95 percent have a…
Healthy holiday eating advice for people with diabetes (ARA) – The holidays can be difficult for people watching their diet. For those with health issues such as diabetes, the dietary minefield of holiday temptations can be especially troublesome. In the United States, 8.3 percent of the population (nearly 26 million adults and children) has diabetes,…
