Promoting Ear Health
Audiologists in diabetes care Audiologists play a key role in detecting and treating diabetes-related hearing and balance complications. These include hearing loss and higher risk of falls….
3 Steps to Building a Healthy Habit
1. Make a plan Make a clear plan of action before you begin your new habit. Start by defining your “why.” Why do you want to make…
About “On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes”
Why prevention matters Prediabetes puts you on the road to type 2 diabetes. Find out now, in less than 1 minute, if you may have prediabetes by…
The Surprising Truth About Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a big deal Don’t let the “pre” fool you. Prediabetes is a serious health condition. People with prediabetes have higher blood sugar than normal, but…
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
What is prediabetes? Before developing type 2 diabetes, most people have prediabetes. This is when their blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet…
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
Risk factors Weight About one-third of American youth have overweight. This doesn’t automatically mean they’re unhealthy, but it does increase risk for some conditions like insulin resistance….
Your Overall Diet May Matter More Than Whether Foods Are Ultra-Processed
New research suggests that the overall quality of your diet may matter more than whether the foods you eat are processed. Diet quality was a stronger predictor…
Sitting Too Much May Be Hurting Your Mitochondria—Even if You’re Healthy
A recent study found that healthy adults with sedentary lifestyles had poorer mitochondrial function than those who exercised regularly. The sedentary group was less efficient at using…
Should You Check Your Heart Rate Before Bed? Here’s What Sleep Experts Say
Bryan Johnson recently said his resting heart rate before bed is “the best indicator” of how well he’ll sleep, but experts say it’s only one piece of…
The Healthy Aging Conversation Often Leaves Out People With Chronic Conditions
HEALTH’s new survey found that people living with chronic conditions prioritize quality of life, not just symptom management. Many respondents said they don’t feel the medical community…