Also On Wellness
Posts by Laurie Van
Read a most intriguing use for blood sugar... What more can technology do? Perhaps install fuel cells that grab excess sugar from the blood to lower our glucose while also energizing our cell phones?
7/23/2011 6:58:01 AM
Why are white foods being disrespected and shunned these days? While there is some truth to the "don't eat white foods" imperative, it doesn't fit for all white foods. Clearly, refined grains are not as healthy for you as whole grains. When the nutrient-rich germ and fibrous husk are removed, there go most of the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals. Processing removes the beneficial nutrients....
4/9/2011 11:55:07 AM
Excerpted from article published in "Corporate Wellness Magazine," February 2011, Vol. 19, by this blog author. Workplace wellness programs are stepping up to the plate during this healthcare crisis, helping thousands across the country to prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. What impact, however, are they making on those who already have the disease? Wellness programs are currently focused...
3/5/2011 4:42:27 AM
Excerpted from article published in "Corporate Wellness Magazine," February 2011, Vol. 19, by this blog author. Workplace wellness programs are stepping up to the plate during this healthcare crisis, helping thousands across the country to prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. What impact, however, are they making on those who already have the disease? Wellness programs are currently focused...
2/25/2011 9:31:17 AM
Nearly 30% of diabetics in the U.S. over the age of 40 are thought to have diabetic retinopathy, with 4% of this population affected to the point of permanent vision loss, suggests a new study. Retinopathy, caused by blood vessel damage behind the eye, has no obvious symptoms in the beginning. As damage progresses, however, floaters, blurred vision, night blindness, and other obvious signs become noticeable....
2/4/2011 5:20:34 AM
Improving Workplace Wellness for Diabetic Patients-A Unique Solution has rolled out a unique service that helps corporate wellness companies to bridge the gap for their patients with type 2 diabetes. Wellness programs help employees across America to reduce sick time, lower healthcare costs, and improve health through diabetes prevention. Using health risk assessments, blood testing, education programs,...
2/4/2011 5:00:53 AM