Now that the Halloween candy has come and gone, Thanksgiving is upon us; a holiday marked by high calorie goodies that are sure to strain the waistline.
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Ironically, November, which is synonymous with holiday feasting, is also Diabetes Awareness Month. Over 30 million people in this country have diabetes, and for them, navigating holiday gatherings can be tricky without support from family and friends.
The American Diabetes Organization says there are ways to survive this season’s get-togethers when food is involved. Here is some of their sage advice.
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A new study finds that hearing devices benefit older adults in multiple ways, from physical safety to brain health.
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The condition has all kinds of nicknames… “Bat Wings,” “Bingo Wings,” “Hi Betty’s,” but to many, having flabby upper arms is no laughing matter.
To “combat the fat” people are now turning to body contouring- one of the hottest trends in cosmetic enhancement- to regain shape and definition in a targeted area.
The idea of regaining tone in the upper arms appealed to this Villages resident, so much so, that she decided to undergo the arm lift procedure herself. She talked to us about her experience with Dr. Fernando Serra.
Oh, the knees... next to backs, they’re probably the most often complained-about body part when it comes to doing anything physical.
But a program at the University of North Carolina’s Thurston Arthritis Research Center is encouraging people with osteoarthritis to start walking to help reduce their pain.
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The flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can cause mild to severe illness. But a new innovation might just change the way we treat flu prevention.
It may be no surprise that Americans are getting accustomed to political unrest in Washington, but what may be a surprise is that we are actually losing sleep over it.
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A small study is giving hope to millions as “tea drinking” is being touted as a healthy brain supplement.
Breast cancer survival rates are rising as screening and treatment improve. However, breast cancer is still the most invasive cancer in women.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every year our Lake County community comes together to raise awareness for this devastating disease. Here’s a look at some of the events in our area.
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