Explore the Benefits of Omega-3s
“We found that compared with the people who ate the control diet, migraines were reduced by four headache days per month in the high omega-3, low omega-6 group and by two headache days per month in the group that increased omega-3 intake and continued to eat the same amount of omega-6 fatty acids,” says MacIntosh.Both the high omega-3 and...
13 Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dinner Ideas
When it comes to preparing dinner with type 2 diabetes, creating a well-balanced, nutrient-dense meal not only helps you better manage your blood sugar levels, but it also keeps you full and satisfied for longer. Amy Kimberlain, RDN , a Miami-based certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) and spokesperson for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, suggests making carbs...
Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, and More
Research suggests that men with type 2 diabetes are more than three times as likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED) as men without type 2 diabetes. ED, which is defined as the inability to get or maintain an erection during sex, is a common complication of diabetes.“Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual dysfunction in men, including those with diabetes,”...
What Is Diabetes?
Some people call it “the sugar” or “sugar diabetes,” but the correct term for the group of metabolic disorders that cause your blood glucose (sugar) level to be too high is diabetes mellitus, or diabetes for short.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629b8c9033b-c167-44ec-85d1-6f799047c538 It is not caused by eating too much sugar, per se, but it has everything to do with how your body handles...
How to Raise Your Blood Pressure Safely
Add Salt to a Balanced Diet“Most of us have been taught to limit or avoid salt, but low blood pressure is a different story,” says Ben Tzeel, RD, CDCES, the founder of Your Diabetes Insider.Increasing your sodium intake can help raise blood pressure, but always consult with your healthcare provider first.“Salt helps you retain more fluid throughout your body,...
What Is Ovarian Torsion (Adnexal Torsion)?
Ovarian torsion (adnexal torsion) is a medical emergency. It occurs when the ovary or ligaments that support the ovaries and fallopian tubes twist, cutting off the blood supply to your ovary, fallopian tube, or both.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e59762918fdf932-d3f3-42c2-afbf-decd1b9f298a Ovarian torsion, in itself, is not life-threatening. It can only be treated with surgery, and treatment should be prompt to prevent complications, such as...
Nutrition, Benefits, Side Effects, More
People who tend to gravitate toward vegan cheese may do so for a variety of personal and environmental reasons.“Typically, folks choose vegan cheese because they’re avoiding animal ingredients because of personal ethics. But a growing number of consumers are choosing vegan cheese because they believe it to be healthier than dairy-based cheese, and for its lesser environmental impact,” says...
8 Things Sleep Doctors Want You to Know
Technology allows us to track more specific health measurements than ever before — including sleep. Research shows 1 in 3 Americans have used an electronic sleep tracker and nearly 70 percent of them changed their behavior because of what those devices showed.But experts warn that what you can learn from your sleep stats, at least currently, has its limits.1....
Federal Funding Cuts Are Worrying Epilepsy Advocates
For decades, the epilepsy community has depended on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fund research and patient-support efforts to help people living with this often disabling chronic condition.But after sweeping federal budget cuts, organizations that help Americans with epilepsy are left with little certainty about the future.“What we do know is that all of the...
What Are the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women?
“One of the major reasons women are underdiagnosed and undertreated is the lack of sex-specific diagnostic criteria,” says St. Pierre. Many heart attacks in women present with symptoms like breathlessness, stomach or gut pain, or nausea, which aren’t common symptoms for men that most healthcare professionals are looking for. Therefore, women can easily be misdiagnosed or experience a delay...
