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Nearly 10% of Americans have diabetes, according to the CDC. Almost another 30% have pre-diabetes, which if left untreated can lead to type 2 diabetes (T2) within 5 years. More than 30% of adults in the United States are obese and more than 65% of adults with T2 are obese. So, does obesity cause diabetes, …
Arthritis is the medical term used to describe more than 100 distinct conditions that impact the joints and their surrounding tissues. Just over 54 million adults in the United States have already been diagnosed with some form of the disease, and that number is expected to soar to 78 million — or a full 26% …
The Importance of Exercising When You Have Arthritis and 5 Ways to Get ItRead More
High blood pressure causes countless health complications. Whether yours stems from genetics, obesity, age, drug or alcohol use, or something else, you know that the consequences of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, are heart disease, stroke, aneurysms, and other serious conditions. However, unlike so many health issues, you can actually reverse your hypertension …
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More than one-third of adults in the United States — or about 71 million Americans — have unhealthy cholesterol levels. Although you can’t feel the day-to-day effects high cholesterol has on your body, allowing the problem to go untreated essentially doubles your risk of developing heart disease. If you have high cholesterol levels, it means …
Nearly five million people in the United States suffer at least one migraine per month and 91% of migraine sufferers are incapacitated by the attacks. If you rank among those who are routinely affected by migraines, or you suspect you may be developing a problem with this type of head pain, there is good news: …
Understanding When Your Migraines Require a Visit to the DoctorRead More
You may not be able to control every factor that affects your health. But when it comes to heart health, your diet can serve as your best weapon against heart disease. Making changes to how you eat to improve heart health is easier than you might think. At First Med Marin in Greenbrae, California, our …
12 Heart-Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet this YearRead More
Fever, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea — the price you pay if you don’t get a flu shot. But why does the formula change every year? And what happens if it doesn’t The flu is a nastly bug that wipes you out for at least a week. Worse, it’s highly contagious, which means you can easily …
When you have Type 2 diabetes, you may think insulin or oral medications automatically become part of your life. But you may not have to depend on medications to effectively manage your condition. Type 2 diabetes affects the way your body manages sugar to make the energy you need to stay active. You develop the …
