• Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

    Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

    Angela R. had her first child when she was 21. Fifteen years later, she learned she was expecting her second at the age of 36. While her first pregnancy went smoothly, a complication rose its head 25 weeks into her second. Gestational diabetes. “I went…
  • Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Breast Pumps Can Help Make Breastfeeding Easier

    Nourishing your newborn baby is one of the most important things you’ll do as a parent. Breastfeeding is a popular option for many parents — and for good reasons. Breast milk provides ideal nutrition that supports a baby’s growth and development. The…
  • Cómo obtener los nutrientes adecuados a cualquier edad

    Cómo obtener los nutrientes adecuados a cualquier edad

    Tu cuerpo necesita diferentes cosas en diferentes edades, especialmente cuando se trata de la nutrición. Lo que comemos afecta la manera en que envejecemos, y el envejecimiento cambia nuestras necesidades nutricionales. Según la universidad Tufts University…
  • Diabetes Risk Factors

    Diabetes Risk Factors

    If you could spare yourself from a life-changing disease, you’d do it, right? For millions of Americans, paying attention to diabetes risk factors and doing something to control them can make all the difference. With diabetes, the body can no longer…

  • RE: What kind of milk is best to drink if you are over 65 years of age?

    Hi Alexerciseme thank you for the question. The milk aisle has exploded and includes varieties from different animals, AND a plethora of plants as well. Below is a review of most milks on the market today. ANIMAL MILK COW’S MILK Main Types: Whole, 2…
  • Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

    Is There a Secret Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep?

    Go to a library or bookstore, and you’re likely to see row upon row of books that all claim to have the solution to a perfect night’s sleep. Despite all these “solutions” being offered, many people still can’t get enough sleep. Maybe the secret to a…
  • ¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

    ¿Hay alguna receta secreta para dormir bien?

    Es probable que en una biblioteca o librería puedas ver filas y filas de libros que afirmen tener la solución para dormir bien. A pesar de todas estas "soluciones" que se ofrecen, muchas personas no logran dormir lo suficiente. Tal vez el secreto para…
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    Adult Wellness Guidelines: Making Preventive Care a Priority

    Start the New Year in good health by seeking preventive care. Preventive care is very important for everyone in your family. And the good news is you can receive most preventive care at no additional cost to you. Remember to ask Your Doctor about…
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