[ad_1] Managing diabetes can be a lot to handle, but with improvements in medications and technology, it is becoming more doable every day. We sat down with Wes Moran, who lives in Seattle and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago, to discuss what steps she used to lower her A1c from over … Read more
[ad_1] Intravenous, high-dose AAV gene therapy to upregulate VEGF has been shown to extend life in mice. This is perhaps a demonstration of the importance of loss of capillary density in tissue as a result of age-related disruption to angiogenesis, the multi-step process by which new blood vessels branch from existing vessels. Upregulation of … Read more
[ad_1] Body image issues stem from an excessive focus on comparing one’s body to unrealistic ideals, a challenge particularly faced by women due to societal pressures throughout their lives. These expectations, often perpetuated by media and cultural norms, significantly influence women’s perceptions of themselves from adolescence through adulthood. Women often struggle with societal standards of … Read more
[ad_1] Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD From hitting a wall with your workouts to stalled weight loss, plateaus can occur at any stage. But all that hard work hasn’t been for nothing. Plateaus, although frustrating, can be useful. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what causes them, how to push … Read more
[ad_1] Reflection from occupational therapy students on placement with Alzheimer Scotland regarding young onset dementia Samantha, Chloe & Stuart Hello, my name is Chloe, and I am a 2nd year Master of Occupational Therapy Student studying at Queen Margaret University. I am currently on my final practice placement in Alzheimer Scotland alongside another Occupational therapy … Read more
[ad_1] All vegetables are pretty darn healthy, but eating a bowlful of corn or sweet potato is going to impact your blood sugar far more than a bowlful of broccoli or green beans. In this article, we’ll look at 10 of the top low-carb vegetables that won’t spike your blood sugar and some that will … Read more