Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »
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Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »
When it comes to “heart health” scores, what is good for one person may not be good for another. Your heart score must be viewed as part of a larger picture. More »
Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »
Bouts with "winter blahs" are common for everyone, but some people experience far greater suffering from seasonal depression. People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience low energy levels, the urge to withdraw socially and difficulty getting through their daily routine. More »
Thanksgiving means one thing: the cooking starts early and the eating ends late. If you are diabetic, this could be quite a challenge for your blood glucose control. So what’s a person to do? More »
Managing diabetes can be a lot of work and sometimes it can seem like even your best efforts aren't paying off. At times likes this it's easy to get discouraged, but there are ways to move from discouraged to encouraged. More »
November is American Diabetes Month. Do you know the symptoms or warning signs for diabetes? Do not ignore what your body may be telling you. More »
If you're diabetic, you know what foods you can and can't have. But what about alcohol? Is it OK to have a have a glass of wine? Do you know the effects of alcohol on your body if you have diabetes? More »
Missouri holds the dubious distinction of 11th fattest in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2004 study by the CDC found that the cost of treating obesity in Missouri was $1.6 billion. More »
Nearly 10,000 Missourians die each year from smoking-attributable diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By comparison, in 2007, 1,015 Missourians were killed in automobile accidents while 394 Missourians were homicide victims. With all of the evidence — including more than four ... More »
