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Lesser known risk factors for diabetes

THE INTERNATIONAL DIABETES FEDERATION (IDF) REPORTS THAT ROUGHLY 10.5 PERCENT OF THE ADULT POPULATION ACROSS THE GLOBE HAS DIABETES. Given that prevalence, it stands to reason that millions more individuals are aware of the risk factors for the disease, particularly Type 2 diabetes.
Reading lowers risk of dementia

Reading lowers risk of dementia

Study finds reading improves memory, attention and more

MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH VARIOUS DEMENTIAS, and individuals may wonder if there is anything they can do to prevent or delay cognitive decline.A study published in July 2021 in the journal Neurology found people who read regularly had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to...
Diabetes awareness month

Diabetes awareness month

EATING WELL

NOVEMBER–BRINGS AWARENESS TO DIABETES AND THE LIVES IT TOUCHES.It’s that time of year for the world to rally behind the fight to end diabetes.More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 98 million have pre-diabetes. In the past 20 years, the numbers have doubled.
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AGING WELL from every angle

Practical everyday advice to help keep your mind, body and spirit healthy, happy and strong through the years.• Look for ways to incorporate endurance, strength, balance and flexibility into your routine.• Making exercise a social activity can make it more fun.
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Retiring earlier than expected? What to know

Many Americans, through circumstances beyond their control, find themselves needing to retire earlier than anticipated. Whatever the circumstances, it’s difficult not to feel wrongfooted and hurried by the situation. However, it’s important to get yourself back on track as soon as possible.