The FDA recently issued warnings to consumers to beware of illegally sold diabetes treatments. To access this valuable information, click the links below. Consumer Updates > Beware of Illegally Sold Diabetes Treatments Print and share (PDF 173K) … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease: What Is It And How Can You Protect Yourself From It?
If there is one thing that we as Americans are really good at, it’s killing over from heart attacks or other forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In fact, CVD is currently the leading cause of death in the United States. It claims one life every 38 seconds, resulting in about 2,300 American deaths per day. CVD is an umbrella term for a group of disorders involving the … [Read more...]
New Research Suggests Diabetes Drug may Reduce Risk of Dementia
Diabetes Drug May Protect the Brain: MedlinePlus MONDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- The diabetes drug metformin may do more than help control blood sugar levels: New research suggests it may also reduce the risk of dementia. Compared to people taking another class of diabetes medications called sulfonylureas, those taking metformin had a 20 percent reduced risk of developing … [Read more...]
U.S. Health Study reveals an Urgent Need for Lifestyle Changes
The Journal of the American Medical Association released "The State of US Health, 1991-2110: Burdens of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors". This study confirms that Americans are living longer, but not necessarily healthier. To read further, click here...... To get a head start on health and wellness, check out all of the great fitness and exercise equipment at: … [Read more...]
Statin Use not as Dangerous as some Would Believe
New research reports that Statins, a group of cholesterol, lowering drugs, appear to have few side effects. Researchers reviewed data from 135 previous drug studies. To learn more about their findings including the two safest drugs. click here...... … [Read more...]