According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 37 million children and adults in this country face the challenge of managing blood sugar in the wake of a diabetes diagnosis. 88 million of us have been diagnosed with prediabetes, putting them at greater risk to develop the disease. Below are findings from several studies on…
Month: February 2022
Blood Pressure: Tips for February and Beyond
Understanding blood pressure The two numbers in a blood pressure (BP) test measure the pressure against artery walls first when the heart contracts to pump blood (systolic), then when the heart relaxes between contractions (diastolic). Normal BP is less than 120/80 mmHg, and high BP, or hypertension, begins at 130/80. Phytosterols help control BP Phytosterols…
Healthy Together: what you and your partner can do for each other’s health
A recent study observed that couples who live in the same home environment also tend to “copy” each other. This may explain why, when one partner has a chronic disease such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), their spouse is at risk of having (or developing) the same diseases. Come February, many of us…
Deep Dive Into Immune System Dos and Don’ts
Prevention is the most important weapon against illness. That’s why we’re looking under the hood at some common miscues and misunderstandings surrounding immune health. Today, we discuss some essential dos and don’ts to keep your immune system revved up for optimal performance in the face of microbial challenges, as well as looking at some products…
Betsy's Health Foods: Always taking your health & your budget to heart 