Even though in most cases gestational diabetes is temporary and is rectified after your
baby is born, it is still serious and needs to be managed properly. You will have the
support of your doctor and most likely an endocrinologist and a dietician but the actual
work of eating properly and exercising falls into […]

In the United States alone, it is estimated that approximately 60 - 80 million people have some form of sleep disorder. This number continues to rise. Several of the reasons for the increasing numbers are the aging of the American population, the change in our lifestyle and the obesity epidemic. Of course there are other […]

When a person is under stress, their body starts what is known as a stress response. A number of chemicals are released into the bloodstream, the heart beats faster, breathing becomes more rapid, and muscles tense up. If the person is planning on running away from a large animal, these are all very […]

Patients with this kind of plaque may not feel any symptoms. In the early stages of the process, the change in blood flow may not be detected with standard testing. Researchers are looking at unique scanning techniques that might highlight the presence of vulnerable plaque.
Cardiologists have found that by measuring the level of a substance […]

After your baby is born it is going to be a relief to not have to take insulin injections
anymore or to watch every single thing you put in your mouth. But not so fast, you still
need to be careful and mindful of the increased risks that you now face as a mom […]