American Heart Month
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American Heart Month

Cardiovascular and other circulatory disorders include coronary artery disease, disease of the veins (i.e. peripheral vein disease) and arteries outside of heart, heart rhythm disorders, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Among diseases of arteries outside the heart is stroke, where basically there’s a blockage in the blood supplying a part of…

Insurance ≠ Good Access to Health Care
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Insurance ≠ Good Access to Health Care

Every fall many people get on the open enrollment page to browse through the health insurance options, which are still often expensive unless they qualify for aid, and often commit to one. Unfortunately many will mistakenly think they are set for the next year in regards to having good, timely access to health care whenever…

Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes
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Lifestyle Changes for Diabetes

Excess Body Weight and Obesity: Eight out of ten people with type 2 diabetes are overweight! Research examining this association has found the excess body weight interferes with the body’s ability to efficiently utilize insulin, resulting in greater insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels. Weight loss is an important goal for individuals carrying excess…