Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
Stop Smoking To Avoid Heart Disease and Preventable Illness
Over 46 million people in the U.S. smoke tobacco products. Cigarette smoking alone is the cause for more than 500,000 preventable deaths each year. At… Continue Reading
Gum Bacteria, Alzheimer’s Disease, Heart Disease, and Stroke
Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s disease? Heart disease? Stroke? All of these serious diseases are linked to bacteria that live in the mouth and cause… Continue Reading
What Exactly Is Prediabetes?
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2… Continue Reading
Love Your Heart
“Happy Heart Month!” You are probably wondering why this is being written in March. That’s because you should “love your heart” 365 days of the… Continue Reading
Type 2 Diabetes: What It Is, What Causes It, and What To Do: Part Two
Part 2 Although Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) was thought to involve genetic components, it is a becoming clear that, if genes are involved, it is… Continue Reading
Gestational Diabetes Who Is At Risk?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes in which the expectant mom does not produce adequate amounts of insulin to regulate her blood sugar… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Eye Disease
Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop some degree… Continue Reading
Do You Know About the Mouth-Body Connection?
A dental visit is for teeth right? Parents forget that a visit with the pediatric dentist is an “oral health check-up”. When pediatric dentists advise… Continue Reading
Your Heart Knows Best
You can build a better life for yourself if you focus with your heart on what you need and want. Stop for a moment and… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Diabetes is a significant cause of blindness in the United States. The sad part is that it doesn’t have to be that way. When your… Continue Reading
