Chronic Conditions
Best Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure
Nearly half of all U.S. adults have hypertension. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure.
Finding Relief: Who to Talk to When Allergies Strike
Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a new allergy’s development and where to go to receive qualified care and advice.
Best Foods to Prevent Diabetes
Food as preventative medicine? When it comes to preventing diabetes, certain foods can help lower your risk.
Planning a Thanksgiving for People Living with Diabetes
Holiday meals don’t have to be put on hold if you are celebrating with someone who has diabetes. We’ve got healthy tips for the special day.
How to Talk to a Loved One About Dementia, Alzheimer’s Concerns
Talking to a family member or close friend about your concerns related to changes in mental health and cognition as they age is not always an easy discussion.
“I Had to Get Comfortable with the New Me.” Michigan Woman Reflects on Breast Cancer Battle
Rebecca Adams’ HER2-positive, stage 3A breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. Extensive research and lifestyle changes helped her persevere.
Obesity Now Affects Children Earlier in Life
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and it’s impacting children at an earlier age than ever before.
How Do I Know if My Blood Sugar is too High?
There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, which makes the condition tough to detect. Monitoring your blood sugar decreases that risk.
Six Tips to Manage your Child’s Epilepsy
An open line of communication and plenty of encouragement are two of the many ways your family can help manage a child’s epilepsy condition.
How Weather Affects your Lungs and COPD
COPD exacerbations occur most often when people living with the condition experience extremely cold or extremely hot and humid temperatures.
Diabetes-Friendly Recipe Ideas and Tips with Michigan Chef Chris Oliver
Unburger Grill owner Chris Oliver, a diabetic for the last 21 years, recommends some wintery, diabetes-friendly recipes and shares a few tips.
Eye Symptoms Diabetics Should Pay Attention To
Seeing spots or experiencing wavy vision should not be ignored, especially if someone is diabetic. Here are some common eye symptoms to pay attention to.
Side Effects of a Processed Food Diet
We throw bags of chips and boxes of crackers and snacks into our grocery carts. But what effects do those processed foods have on our diet?
How Sugar Alternatives Affect Blood Sugar
Diabetics monitoring their daily diet have a lot to keep track of. We look at how sugar alternatives affect blood sugar levels.