Posts Tagged ‘diabetes’
Seniors and the Stress of Sudden Financial Loss
Sudden financial loss is stressful for everyone. However, for seniors over the age of 65 sudden financial loss can be deadly. In fact, according to a study published April 3, in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), seniors who suffered a sudden major financial loss had a 50% chance of death from all causes…
Read MoreHearing Loss and Aging
Age-Related Hearing Loss Most hearing loss in seniors is due to aging and is called presbycusis. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorder (NIDCD), presbycusis is one of the most common age-related problems that afflict seniors and it is estimated that one in three seniors in the United States aged 65-74…
Read MoreGot a Sweet Tooth? You May Pay Sugar Tax
The epidemic of metabolic illnesses like diabetes and obesity that are leading causes of premature deaths and disabilities all over the world has led to governments toying with the idea of applying a sugar tax on foods and beverages with high sugar content. They are also applying front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling. These measures will encourage…
Read MoreCongestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is When the Heart Muscles Work in a Weakened Way February is American Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease, which is the number one leading cause of death in the United States. When people hear about congestive heart failure (CHF) they think that this means the heart is no…
Read MoreDiet Soda Associated with Diabetic Eye Disease that can Lead to Blindness
Diet Soda Associated with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) It is not easy to be a diabetic. Sometimes you feel like you cannot eat half the foods that are out there. However, the most frustrating scenario of all is when foods that are geared specifically to the diabetic population turn out to be the most harmful.…
Read MoreNew Silicone Insoles can Provide Healing for Diabetic Ulcers
Here at Park Crescent we like to talk about new ways to treat non-healing wounds, because we’re proud of our excellent wound care program. Our advanced center is one of the best in the northern New Jersey area, and we’ve had remarkable results in healing chronic open wounds. A research team at Purdue University College…
Read MoreDiabetes in Medicare Open Enrollment
Type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest health problems facing the aging population, and many baby boomers with diabetes are wondering which Medicare plan is best for their health condition. As we have less than a month left to Medicare open enrollment, you might be wondering if there are better options than what you…
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a national epidemic. Over 100 million people have diabetes or prediabetes today. In type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance is the main factor of the disease. Insulin resistance means the cells don’t respond to the efforts of insulin to move blood sugar into the cells. High blood glucose causes serious…
Read MoreNovember: National Diabetes Month
For over 30 million Americans, this is their everyday reality. And for 70 million more Americans, it may be their reality in the near future. There are many assumptions, stereotypes, and stigmas surrounding diabetes, but one thing is clear: it’s an epidemic. More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are now living with diabetes…
Read MoreWHAM! Listen to the Sounds of Wound Healing
Are you, your parent, or your loved one part of the estimated 5.7 million Americans currently suffering from a non-healing wound? If so, this article—and month—is for you. June is Wound Healing Awareness Month, when we recognize the daily challenges chronic wounds present to those who suffer from them. What are Chronic Wounds? Chronic, or…
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