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During quarantine, the safest option is staying at home as much as possible. For people with prediabetes, staying active is a challenge.

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Social distancing is a strategy to slow the spread of COVID-19. What is “social distancing”? How do you participate?

Many experts agree with the “exercise is medicine” movement. Here is why exercise is like medicine, and why it is so much more.

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting everyone. So much is out of our control, but there are steps you can take to keep yourself healthy.

Ups and downs happen no matter what. But having a bit of an understanding about what may cause them can increase your sense of control.

Sodium often comes up in conversations about hypertension. Sodium raises blood pressure, so limiting sodium intake will lower blood pressure.

People with diabetes are in one of the high-risk groups for being impacted by coronavirus. Learn how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension, including if you are on anti-hypertensive medications.

Most types of fruit are rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, potassium, vitamins A and C, and phytochemicals. They are nearly fat-free.

Certain types of healthy fats are essential (necessary) nutrients in the diet, and these and other healthy fats have certain benefits

Protein is an essential nutrient. It is part of your muscles, and various proteins make up your immune system and some hormones.

A good amount of evidence suggests that diets high in saturated fat are linked to higher risk for obesity and heart problems, along with diabetes.

Starchy vegetables are naturally rich in a variety of nutrients. They are good sources of dietary fiber, which lowers cholesterol and aids digestive health.

Healthy protein is a nutrient that is necessary for maintaining muscle mass, supporting a healthy immune system, and letting your body function properly.

Pickles and pickled foods can have benefits, especially if you choose them instead of less-healthy foods. Most pickled vegetables are low in calories!

Fried foods are consistently linked to unfavorable health outcomes. People who eat more fried foods may be more likely to gain weight.

Sugars are types of carbohydrates. They supply 4 calories per gram. That means, like any type of calorie-containing nutrient, consuming too much can lead to weight gain.

The main nutrient in grains is starch, which is a type of carbohydrate and a source of calories. Grains are an easy source of energy or fuel for your body.

Whole grains contain dietary fiber, a bit of protein, and are natural sources of nutrients, but can be high in carbs and sugar.

Borderline diabetes, also known as prediabetes, is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but not as high as it is in diabetes.

If you have prediabetes, improving your diet may be the most effective way of reversing it, like with an insulin resistance diet.

There are many reasons why TV watching and other screen time, such as using smartphones and tablets, may lead to weight gain.

The dangers of smoking to your lungs are well-known, but what about smoking and heart damage? Quitting smoking can be great for your health.

Focus on caring for your heart for American Heart Month. There are tons of easy heart health tips to help your heart and blood vessels.

What if you could work out more, and see better results, easily? It turns out there is a simple way: put on activewear that you like.

You have a lot of control over your risk for diabetes and heart disease. Here are 5 ways that you may be raising your risk, and what you can do about it.

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, it may seem as though you either can, or you cannot. Does whether you think you can even matter?

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Diabetes remains one of the most complex, widespread, and costly chronic conditions in the US. In fact, with an annual spend of $327 billion, it tops the list for health care costs. This cost burden weighs on patients, as well as their employers, who are struggling to rein in medical spending that squeezes their bottom line. </p>

The science and practice of health and medicine seem to be progressing so rapidly. Despite this progress, new research suggests a different narrative.

Most of essential hypertension is known as primary hypertension. That is, their hypertension is not caused by another condition.

Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a chronic condition with hyperglycemia.

Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than normal. Diabetes is a chronic condition with hyperglycemia.

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In 2018, the United States spent $3.65 trillion dollars on health care spending, with 80% are related to managing chronic disease like diabetes and heart disease. For those over the age of 65, 3/4 currently have a chronic condition and are eligible for Medicare Advantage. Lark has created this infographic to highlight how much chronic conditions are costing Medicare Advantage plans, and how they take control of these costs.</p>

What does “wellness”mean to you? It means eating well and being fit to many people, but wellness can mean so much more. It can include other aspects of well-being ...

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Currently, healthcare systems tend to treat the sickest few with expensive treatments, while falling short on primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive measures for those with chronic conditions who could benefit. At the same time, there is a shortage in healthcare providers which is expected to grow in coming years.</p>