diabetes
The Freshman 15: Is It a Myth?
Posted on September 2, 2011
By Kristin Sidirov
Going away to college can be a challenging experience. Teens, uprooted from home with unsure footing in their new world, begin trying to discover just who they are. While many students find the transition liberating, it can also be intimidating to handle the pressures of academic life—and those emotions can be a perfect storm that leads to the infamous Freshman 15.
Vitamin D Can Extend Life, Slow Bone Loss
Posted on May 5, 2011
Vitamin D has protective effects against breast and prostate cancers, multiple sclerosis, and more. Learn more about its newfound importance from Michael T. Murray, N.D., author of What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life — and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You.
The Different Kinds of Fat
Posted on March 24, 2011
There are several different kinds of fat. Not all of them are bad for you. Learn which ones to consume and which ones to avoid using this short guide from Bob Greene’s The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes.
Spotting Hidden Trans Fats
Posted on March 30, 2010
Just because the nutrition facts panel on a package says “0 g” after “trans fat” doesn’t mean the food is truly trans fat–free. Here’s what you need to know, from The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes, a New York Times® Bestseller by Bob Greene.
