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What is the "Winter Blues" | Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Take Seasonal Affective Disorder Seriously
As the days shorten during the winter time, the longer spans of darkness may leave you feeling a little down, even gloomy. This is known as the “winter blues” or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

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Do I Have High Blood Pressure Now? Understanding the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
For years high blood pressure was defined as a reading of 140/90 or higher. Now 130/80 or higher is considered high or hypertensive, according to new scientific guidelines released by the American Heart Association. Although 120/80 remains normal, systolic readings (top number) between 121 and 129… See more
A Tool for People with Diabetes that Measures Glucose Levels in Sweat Not Blood
Is there an easier way to monitor blood sugar?
If you have type 2 diabetes, you know just how annoying — and invasive — testing your blood sugar levels are. Every time you test, you have to prick your finger and bleed on an expensive blood glucose meter strip. But what if you could test your sweat instead? That’s the idea behind a new device… See more
Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Learn Common—and Not So Common—Risk Factors
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Diabetes is not a rare condition – in fact, it’s an epidemic in the U.S. More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and another 84 million have prediabetes, a condition of elevated blood sugar levels that often leads to type 2. Why do so many Americans have type 2 diabetes? Experts say… See more
Eating More Foods High in Calcium May Help Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest
High Calcium Foods and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is scary: Someone collapses. They have no pulse, they’re not breathing, and they have a complete loss of consciousness. Their heart has suddenly and unexpectedly stopped beating. Usually, they die. In fact, about 350,000 Americans will suffer a sudden cardiac arrest this year… See more
What Role Does Sugar Play in Heart Disease?
Sugar May Cause Heart Disease
The average American gets about 10 percent of their calories from added sugars. Added sugars — from high fructose corn syrup to honey — are sugars and syrups that manufacturers add to processed foods. Ten percent may not seem like very much, but added sugars are empty calories that can lead to… See more
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil For Diabetes
Olive Oil and Type 2 Diabetes
High fat foods and oils have been vilified as potential causes of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease for decades. It’s only been within the last few years that nutrition experts began pushing the benefits of healthy fats, particularly olive oil, to Americans. The Health Benefits of… See more
Researchers Link Early-Onset Menopause to a Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Early Menopause and Type 2 Diabetes
Early menopause has long been associated with symptoms like weight gain, bone thinning and insomnia, but new research also links early-onset menopause and type 2 diabetes.… See more
Caffeine May Be Triggering Your Sweet Tooth
Coffee Can Trigger Cravings for Sweets
Coffee and donuts go together. The pairing even inspired the name of worldwide donut shop and coffeehouse – Dunkin’ Donuts. Why does coffee go so well with donuts, as well as… See more
Soda May Be Bad for Your Brain, Studies Suggest
New studies link drinking soda to stroke and memory issues
Call it what you want—soda, tonic, soft drinks, pop or Coke—it’s one of the most popular beverages in the United States. Consumers drink 40 million gallons of soda in the U.S. Even though consumption is falling in the U.S., 50 percent of Americans drink soda every day, according to Gallup. Soda… See more

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