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What is the Diabetic Diet? How You Can Manage Your Diabetes Through Proper Nutrition

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from …

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Did You Know That 2020 Was Already Designated the Year of The Nurse and The Midwife? A Salute to The Selfless Contributions & Sacrifices of Our Healthcare Heroes

Florence Nightingale, also known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” was considered the mother of modern nursing. She was best known for her efforts to treat wounded British soldiers in Turkey during the Crimean War, often at nighttime while carrying her lamp. According to Britannica, “Her efforts to formalize nursing education led her to establish …

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Its Just a Colonoscopy – Don’t be Scared – It Could Save Your Life!

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. It is also the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. However, that death rate has been steadily declining over the past few decades and scientists …

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Resolve to Give More in 2020 Research Proves That the Act of Giving Has Positive Effects on Physical and Mental Health

As 2019 ends and we reflect on all that we have received throughout the year, we should also ask ourselves if we have also blessed others in acts of giving as well. A new year always brings new opportunities. Why not add more acts of giving to our New Year’s resolutions for 2020?  As a …

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On National Potato Day, Let’s Explore Which Potatoes Are the Healthiest

So today really is National Potato Day. It is a day to celebrate one of the most versatile root vegetables on earth that can be prepared in so many ways. Potatoes are among the world’s healthiest foods, available year-round globally, and are a staple in many cuisines. Potatoes are packed with nutrients with far reaching …

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