Physical Health

The Negative Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency in African Americans

For years, doctors have known that vitamin D is important for our physical health. It helps with calcium absorption, which is necessary...

Diabetics are twice as likely to suffer from depression, but there is hope!

If you or someone you know has diabetes, it's important to be aware of the increased risk for developing depression. According to the...

Don't Be Fooled by the Healthy Food Marketing Tricks!

The health halo is a term used to describe unhealthy foods that are perceived as being healthy because of their packaging or marketing....

Are the medicines being prescribed adding to the mental health crisis?

Benzodiazepines belong to a group of medicines called nervous system depressants. They are usually used for the treatment of sleeping...

People who say they'll start tomorrow often never get started

Did you know 40% of those who died from Covid-19 were Diabetics? Type 2 Diabetes - Where do I begin?

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Of the more than 30 million Americans with diabetes, 90% have type 2 diabetes, while...

Benefits of Doing Push-ups Everyday

Benefits of doing push-ups everyday

Why getting a better understanding of the glycemic index is important for diabetes management

The glycemic index (GI) is a metabolic tool to promote effective blood sugar management. You see, each food has its glycemic index. The...

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISING WITH DIABETES

Did you know that regular exercise can help manage blood sugar levels? Well, that’s good news for people with diabetes. Regular exercise...

MENTAL HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT’S THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BOTH?

People make many mistakes just before they start their weight loss journey. One of these mistakes is setting a target number of pounds to...