Dr. Jennifer Caudle explained on NewsOne Now that many African-Americans don't realize how important sleep is and many of us take it for granted. According to Caudle, the average American should get seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, the majority of the American populace does not reach this mark.
For iPhone: Dr. Neal Adams is the former Chief of the Division of Visual Physiology at the Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins…
You may have heard plenty about diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases in the African American community, but how much of your knowledge…
Dr. O’Rell Williams is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the Wheaton Franciscan – St. Joseph medical staff. A firefighter for 14…
James Fortune talks with award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson about her role in the nationwide fight for Diabetes awareness! Listening to the Law & Order…
Did you know that there are different types of body fat? According to a new study published in the journal Diabetes, people with higher levels of brown fat have a reduced risk for obesity and diabetes. But…what exactly is brown fat? According to WebMD, scientists have found that lean people tend to have more brown […]
Men in general aren’t exactly well known for always taking great care of themselves. But, when you think about it, every man owes it to himself, and to his family (if he has one) to stay healthy. So, here are some super-quick tips to look better, play harder and live longer. Breakfast Eating something healthy […]
First the bad news: The percentage of Americans with diabetes has doubled since 1988, with nearly one in 10 adults now diagnosed with the blood-sugar disease, according to a new study. “Diabetes has increased dramatically. The rates have almost doubled since the late ’80s and early ’90s,” said Elizabeth Selvin, the study’s lead author and […]
Of all the homegrown, “cure-all” tonics that exist today, apple cider vinegar continues to be one of the most popular ones. But why? While the scientific jury is still out regarding some of apple cider vinegar’s believed benefits, a few studies have actually proven the validity of quite a few of its healthful claims, such […]
When you have type 2 diabetes, monitoring your carb intake is extremely important. But many people find that, while adapting, over time, to altering the types of foods they eat (and how much of it they eat), they overlook what they’re drinking. “Most people with diabetes know that regular soda should be avoided, but other […]
According to the American Pregnancy Association, the amount of weight you should gain during pregnancy depends on your weight and BMI (body mass index) before pregnancy. On average, you should gain 25 to 35 pounds if you were a healthy weight before pregnancy (BMI = 18.5-24.9) or 28-40 pounds if you were underweight before pregnancy […]
There are many benefits to finding ways to reverse type 2 diabetes. A big one is its expense. According to the American Diabetes Association, the…
