Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but the warning signs for men are different than they are for women. What’s more, heart disease, which causes one out of every three deaths in women, doesn’t affect all women the same, and common misconceptions can put many […]

The holiday season is here and while some may fa-la-la-la-la in holiday cheer, many of us experience a higher level of stress during this time. This increased stress may come from excessive commitments, increased eating and spending time with family (or even the notion of doing so). Whatever the cause, it’s important to know that […]

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of what you eat is turned into sugar which is released into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar levels go up, your pancreas releases insulin to signal your body’s cells to use that blood sugar for energy. People with diabetes […]