Lifestyle Changes Can Often Help Prevent Diabetes
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- Written by Dr. Robert Rizza
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Rochester, Minnesota - When you have prediabetes, it means your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but it is not high enough to reach the level of diabetes. For someone in your situation, medication is rarely needed. Lifestyle changes, such as improving your diet, exercising more or losing weight, often can lower blood sugar to a healthier level and help prevent diabetes.
Some Answers to Questions About Bullying
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
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Rochester, Minnesota - “Is my child being bullied?” “Is my child a bully?” “What can I do to help? “What can my child do to help?” “How can I help my child?” “Who can help my child?”
FDA Reconsiders 'Healthy' Labels
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- Written by Jeff Olsen
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reconsidering its definition for which foods should be labeled “healthy.”
Simple Steps to Help Prevent Skin Cancer
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
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Rochester, Minnesota - With spring and summer arriving, the air becomes warmer; the sun gets brighter; and outdoor activities are more frequent. Naturally, your skin’s exposure to the sun increases during this time of year, which results in a greater risk of skin damage, including the development of skin cancer. The good news is that most skin cancers can be preventable.
Stroke Happens Regardless of Age, Race or Gender
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- Written by Cindy Weiss
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Orlando, Florida - May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke.
CDC Announces Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika
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Washington, DC - U.S. states and territories can now apply to CDC for funds to fight Zika locally. More than $85 million in redirected funds identified by the Department of Health and Human Services is being made available to support efforts to protect Americans from Zika infection and associated adverse health outcomes, including the serious birth defect microcephaly.
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