Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy for our bodies and comes from the food we eat. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, which acts as a key to allow glucose to pass from the blood stream into the body [...]
Exercise is only good for your health, but it also can help you reduce depression. A recent study looked at exercise alone in treating mild to moderate depression. The researchers studied adults aged 20 to 45, finding that depressive symptoms were reduced almost 50 percent in individuals who participated in 30-minute aerobic exercise sessions three [...]
I spent the weekend hosting a walking event for 2000 walkers from around the world. My chief assistants both have a very nasty cold, and one had to take Sunday off she is so sick. How could I protect myself and the public? Hand washing and Sanitizing Most cold and flu viruses are spread by [...]
Many women report mood changes linked to their monthly menstrual cycles. Between 3% and 9% of women of reproductive age experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder, often with severe depression symptoms. As we move through different stages in our lives, we enjoy and cherish happy times as well as face challenges. In fact, many of the things [...]
Eye Pain Eye pain can be a very uncomfortable feeling and sometimes is referred to as a stabbing, throbbing, burning, gritty, sharp, aching or “something in my eye” feeling. Many people seek medical care when eye pain is present and for very good reasons. The causes of eye pain can be one of two forms; [...]
Boils on Face Boils affect people of all ages and conditions, including young children. If a child is affected with a boil near the nose or mouth area, consult their pediatrician as these types of infections can lead to blood poisoning which can potentially affect the child’s brain. The doctor can check and treat the [...]
