Diabetes and Metabolic Health

  • Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Test & Treatment

    Learn about vitamin D deficiency symptoms, causes, testing, sunlight exposure, food sources and when supplementation may be needed. Why Is Vitamin D Important? Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium metabolism and bone health. Vitamin D status can be affected by sunlight exposure, diet, absorption and other individual factors. Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency may…

  • High Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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    Learn about high blood pressure symptoms, causes, complications, BP monitoring and lifestyle changes that can help manage hypertension. High Blood Pressure Can Be Silent High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common chronic health problems. A major challenge is that many people have no obvious symptoms even when their blood pressure remains…

  • High Blood Sugar: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention.

    Why Is Blood Sugar High? High blood sugar, medically called hyperglycemia, occurs when glucose levels in the blood become higher than the healthy range. It is commonly associated with diabetes, but temporary increases can also occur during illness, stress, after certain medicines, or because of dietary and lifestyle factors. Many people with high blood sugar…

  • Your Body May Be Aging Faster Than You Think: 7 Lifestyle Habits That Accelerate Aging

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    You can’t stop your birthday—but you can influence how well your body and brain age. You look in the mirror and notice a few grey hairs. Maybe your energy isn’t what it was five or ten years ago. Perhaps climbing stairs feels harder, your sleep isn’t as refreshing, or you spend most of your working…