Cholesterol – Soluble fiber helps lower your LDL or “bad” cholesterol. It does this by binding to the bile (which is made up of cholesterol) in your liver and taking it out of your body. Blood Sugar – Soluble fiber also helps control your blood sugar because it slows down how fast your body absorbs […]
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Even though some people are at higher risk than others, anyone can get pneumonia. The cause of pneumonia isn’t always pneumococcal bacteria, but they are the most common cause. The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of […]
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This summer, be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion. Here are some suggestions for your safety. Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Dark or tight clothing holds in heat and doesn’t let your body cool properly because it inhibits sweat evaporation. Do not get sunburned. If you’re going to be outdoors, wear a lightweight, wide-brimmed […]
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The holiday season is notorious for causing an increase in depression for many people. In fact, the number of hospital admissions for the diagnosis of depression rises dramatically from Thanksgiving through Christmas and into the New Year. There are many Psycho-Social factors that contribute to this increase in depressed patients. A few of these factors […]
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body’s important source of fuel. With Type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells — or doesn’t produce […]
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Even though some people are at higher risk than others, anyone can get pneumonia. The cause of pneumonia isn’t always pneumococcal bacteria, but they are the most common cause. The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of […]
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Shingles, or herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that cause chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox before, you’re at a risk of getting shingles. Varicella-zoster is part of a group of viruses called herpes viruses, which includes the viruses that cause cold sores and genital herpes. Because of this, shingles […]
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by Dr. Dennis Petersen This summer, be aware of the dangers of heat exhaustion. Here are some suggestions for your safety.
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by Dr. Dennis Petersen What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body’s important source of fuel.
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by Dr. Dennis Petersen Vaccinations, also called immunizations, work by giving you a weakened or dead form of certain germs. These germs are not strong enough to make you sick, yet you will make antibodies to fight them. The antibodies will then stick around to be ready to fight off an actual infection if you’re […]
