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Is mental health low on your priority list for managing diabetes? Mental health affects so many aspects of daily life, from how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Having a mental issue can make it harder to manage your diabetes care. Untreated mental health issues can make diabetes worse,…
When looking for parenting advice, there is an endless supply of information. Some of it is good, some of it is less than good; some of it is research based or science backed, other is just opinion. Regardless of the source or quality of information, it can seem as though there are a lot of…
September is “National Healthy Aging Month” With the population growing older, more attention has been placed on healthy aging. In fact, September is National Healthy Aging Month. It is a nationally recognized time to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people, particularly those 45 years old and older, to participate…
Screens, social media, academic pressures, climate change, school violence, a pandemic…these are but a few of the many stressors facing teens today. As such, rates of anxiety in teens are on the rise. According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 1 in 3 of all adolescents, ages 13 to 18, will experience an anxiety disorder.…
Did you recently receive bad news about your blood work? Do you have high blood pressure or struggle with obesity? You may be at risk for Metabolic Syndrome which is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke, leading to other health problems as well, such as plaque buildup in…
Have you noticed how music can make you feel happy, calm, or even excited? There’s something special about using music to help people feel better, and it’s called music therapy. In our busy world, helping children grow and thrive is a top priority. One exciting way to do this is through music therapy which can…
It is well-known that being overweight, inactive, having poor dietary habits, and family history are risk factors for developing diabetes. What you may not know is there is another suspect emerging as a major contributor to that risk – Inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It is how the body reacts to…
Many of us recall with comfort a favorite song from the past when it comes on the radio, or the smell of food that reminds us of a happy time with family. Parents often long for easier days which didn’t require diapers or bags of supplies to leave the house for an hour, or days…
Parents give a lot to their children—time, support, energy, money, attention, etc., often neglecting their own needs in the process. While the intent of giving everything to one’s children is a positive one and sounds admirable, it often results in parents feeling depleted and burned out. According to a recent study, 66% of working parents…
We live in challenging times, and it is not easy being a teen in today’s fast paced world. There are huge expectations placed upon teens by parents, school, and by teens on themselves. When peer pressure and bullying (especially cyberbullying) are added to this mix, teens can feel overwhelmed, worn out, stressed, and belittled. According…