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Here’s a question for you: What is one thing in your life that you are not doing, that if you started doing on a regular basis would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Here’s a follow-up question: why are you not doing it? Answer: most of us are …

November marks American Diabetes Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about a condition that has reached epidemic pro-portions in the United States. With rates of diabetes skyrocketing over the past few decades, it’s more important than ever to understand the causes, consequences, and potential treatments for this chronic disease. …

Nearly 24 Million Americans have COPD, and large number of them are over the age of 40 and have a history of smoking or being subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD is a disease that is encompassed by chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, causing shortness of …

Roughly, 29 million Americans have diabetes. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, but for those individuals that struggle with the disease, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can be debilitating. Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disease that affects nearly 200,000 new patients per year. Understanding the disease state is complex, but in short, …

Many people, and especially those diagnosed with cancer, preemptively eliminate sugar from their diets, because of the widely held belief that “sugar feeds cancer” or “cancer loves sugar.” The hope is that by not eating sugar, they can stop cancer from growing and spreading. The truth is more complicated. There …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With Halloween right around the corner, I’m sure many of you are flocking to your local Halloween store to get ready for this year’s costume party. Whether dressing up as your favorite superhero or horror icon, nothing beats the fun of changing up your …

If you want to keep your brain healthy as you age, scientists will be the first to tell you: It might be time to start getting serious about exercise. Studies have shown that physical exercise is one of eight established ways to reduce dementia risk. Scott Forbes, an associate professor …

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, but the good news is that it’s largely preventable. One of the most effective ways to reduce your risk is through weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. This article explores the connection between type 2 diabetes and weight, and …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS September, to many, is about as good as it gets. Cooler temps, shorter days, and leaves changing colors all usher in the start of autumn. But before you grab your pumpkin spice latte and break out the rake from your shed, this month begins …

ACBC (complete blood count) is a common blood test that measures and evaluates the different types of cells in the blood. While it is often part of a routine health checkup, it is also one of the first tests commonly used to detect signs of many types of blood cancer. …