Diabetes : Definition, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

February 1, 2016 0 Comments

  Definition : Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a set of related diseases in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar (specifically, glucose) in the blood. The blood delivers glucose to provide the body with energy to perform all of a person’s daily activities.   The liver converts the food a person eats into …

Salt Substitute – Use To Lower Your Daily Sodium Intake For A More Heart Healthy Low Sodium Diet

August 5, 2012 0 Comments

By Debbie Benson When following a heart healthy diet most folks seem to focus on the fat. While fat is important especially the type of fat, it is also important to be aware of the daily sodium intake. So many folks don’t want to give up their salt. They not only don’t want to, they …

Something You Should Know About Heart Attack And Stroke

August 2, 2012 0 Comments

By Yi Shi Atherosclerosis – Leading Cause Of Heart Disease And Stroke Approximately 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease every year and almost 700,000 Americans will suffer a stroke. Moreover, around 8 million people suffer peripheral arterial disease in the U.S. Atherosclerosis is the main cause for heart attack and stroke, which results …