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Think about the basic steps you can take to be healthier. No giant mountains to conquer, just some smaller hills to climb that will raise you up and improve your wellness.
Yes, you can because the goal is simple. Health experts recommend 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five times a week and this can include things like walking at a brisk pace, household cleaning, or actively playing with children.
During the transitional years of menopause when menstrual cycles slow down but haven't stopped, the hormones estrogen and progesterone are unstable and that could have a roller coaster effect on your insulin levels. More estrogen can improve insulin sensitivity and higher levels of progesterone can cause resistance.
Gestational diabetes that occurs during pregnancy affects up to one in ten women. With gestational diabetes, your body has trouble managing the production of insulin and that can lead to having too much sugar in your blood. |
Getting a new job or losing 10 pounds or finding that special someone or starting a family. These may not be your resolutions for the new year but we can all resolve to improve our wellness in 2020.
For many of us, a new year means a new goal to get fit, but can you do that without bringing home a treadmill, buying that set of fitness DVDs or signing up for a gym membership?
The classic holiday song says “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” but we all know this can also be a stressful time. Here are some tips for a more-relaxing holiday season.
The onset of menopause is difficult enough, but for women with type 2 diabetes it can be even more challenging. That’s because the hormonal changes that bring the symptoms of menopause can also affect your body’s ability to respond to insulin.
The hormonal changes that come with pregnancy can bring on more than food cravings and moodiness. For some women, these can also trigger a potentially dangerous condition for mother and baby.
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