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Muscle mass is linked to better glucose control and longevity in persons living with diabetes, as well as in people who don’t. Skeletal muscle helps regulate glucose metabolism, and is linked to less insulin resistance, better A1c levels, and even less risk of developing diabetes. People living with diabetes statistically have lower muscle mass, muscle…
Cuidar bien tu salud bucal es importante para todas las personas, y especialmente si vives con diabetes. La salud bucal y la diabetes están estrechamente relacionadas. Mantener una buena salud bucal puede tener un efecto positivo sobre los niveles de azúcar en sangre. A su vez, un buen control glucémico facilita el mantenimiento de una…
Do you worry about when your next meal will be? Food insecurity occurs when individuals are unable to access food to live their life comfortably. It’s a worldwide concern and affects up to 47 million individuals in the United States each year. Anyone can experience food insecurity and is not directed towards a specific population.…
To read the English translation of this blog, please visit: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2018/01/05/the-benefits-of-making-small-simple-changes/?fbcl&fbclid=IwY2xjawHrnMVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVL9iVQkf-v4Y0YwzcgbixUxuup0q9m6BhAYv9zqXHRgwqMPoVIFfLwvzw_aem_CJr0SNpNrWBCuV3VM5jtjA Muchos de nosotros queremos estar más saludables, hacer cambios en nuestro estilo de vida, perder peso, hacer ejercicio y modificar nuestra alimentación. Estos deseos se intensifican después de una temporada de excesos y sedentarismo. Nos encontramos diciendo cosas como: “¡Eso es, no más dulces…
When it comes to diabetes, we know that good nutrition, regular physical activity, and stress management are essential to blood sugar control. However, do you know that your sleep patterns can also affect blood sugar? Research has shown that insufficient sleep can result in unhealthy eating habits and less physical exercise, both of which are…
When fathers interact with their babies, it is often in the context of play. This allows them to build a secure bond with their child. Fathers generally play differently than mothers do; fathers’ play tends to be more physical. Children learn about their ever-changing world through play, and science has found that rough and tumble…
Sure, nature is pretty and nice to look at…but did you know that nature can benefit your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being? You may want to linger longer in your garden, the park, or on a city street lined with lots of trees because studies show a strong correlation between spending time in…
Today’s parents are struggling. Parenting, while filled with changing responsibilities and challenges, can be incredibly isolating. Social media makes it look like most people have it all together – cheerful family photos, adventure-filled vacations, barbeques with friends, but the reality is much different. American adults today report having fewer friends than ever before. With more…
There is a speaking style found to be optimal when communicating with your baby. It’s not saying silly sounds and words to attract the baby’s attention. Rather, it’s a parenting speaking style originally called “Motherese” but now called “Parentese” since it’s used by fathers, other relatives, and caregivers too. Professors in the Department of Linguistics…
While we would all like to spend less time on a screen, the reality is that expecting children to never lay their eyes on a device is unrealistic. From the moment they are born, today’s children are accustomed to parents always having their phones within reach and using them for socialization, work, communication, photos and…