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Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. The Science Behind Diabetes The digestive system converts carbohydrates into glucose that enters the blood stream. Cells absorb the glucose with the help of a hormone called insulin, which is made by the pancreas. Beta cells in the pancreas make insulin and release i...

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s. Menopause is a natural biological process. But the physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, and emotional symptoms of menopause may disrupt your sleep, lower your energy or affect emotional health. There are many effective treatments available, from lifestyle adjustments to hormone therapy. SYMPTOMS In the months or years leading up to menopause (perimenopause), you might experience these signs and symptoms: · Irregular periods · Vaginal dryness · Hot flashes · Chills · Night sweats · Sleep problems · Moo...

PARENTING & BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES (TODDLER) Parenting is a family’s approach to raising a child. Teaching your toddler appropriate behaviors and responses is a big part of it. When deciding how to discipline your baby, it’s important to research different strategies and choose the approach that works for your child and family. Don’t be afraid to mix and match strategies as long as they work at helping your toddler learn in a positive way, and you are consistent with what you do. Tantrums and big emotions? Sounds like toddlerhood! Toddlers are likely to get upset and misbehave at some point – it’s all part of their normal learning process. How parents and caregivers respond...

WHAT IS INSOMNIA? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The condition can be short-term (acute) or can last a long time (chronic). It may also come and go. Acute insomnia lasts from 1 night to a few weeks. Insomnia is chronic when it happens at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more. 10 TIPS TO BEAT INSOMNIA If you are suffering from insomnia, there are many steps you can take to change behaviors and lifestyle to help you get to sleep. Here are some tips for beating insomnia. Wake up at the same time each day. It is tempting to sleep late on weekends, especially if you have had poor sleep during the week. However, if you suffer f...

SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE: TIPS TO COUNTER ITS EFFECTS ON HEALTH A sedentary lifestyle is a real health problem, as much as other issues that are talked about more, such as poor nutrition or smoking. With the increasing prevalence of office work, Canadians are increasingly exposed to the negative health effects of physical inactivity. Yet habits that are easy to adopt and simple to implement can help prevent them. In what follows, our kinesiologists discuss the issue of physical inactivity that particularly affects office workers and its health consequences. You will also find advice on how to avoid physical inactivity. THE CURRENT SITUATION In the field of health, sedentary living refers to a...

What Is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It happens in children and teens and can continue into adulthood. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children. Boys are more likely to have it than girls. It’s usually spotted during the early school years, when a child begins to have problems paying attention. ADHD can't be prevented or cured. But spotting it early, plus having a good treatment and education plan, can help a child or adult with ADHD manage their symptoms. ADHD Symptoms 1. Inattentive. A child with ADHD: Is easily distracted| Doesn't follow...

Here are list of things to avoid for a healty bones. 1. Too Much Salt The more salt you eat, the more calcium your body gets rid of, which means it’s not there to help your bones. Foods like breads, cheeses, chips, and cold cuts have some of the highest counts.You don’t have to cut salt out entirely, but aim for less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day. 2. Binge Watching It’s fine to enjoy your favorite show. But its way too easy to spend endless hours in front a screen, nestled on your couch. When it becomes a habit to lounge, you don’t move enough and your bones miss out.Exercise makes them stronger. It’s best for your skeleton when your feet and legs carry the weight of your body,...

Stress is a daily emotion we feel; some of us more than others, which is true for the majority of the population that need to balance their careers and their personal lives. Whatever we do, problems will always arise, and stress would keep coming back. A lot of people think since we always feel it, stress is something to accept. It’s true our tolerance for it seems to increase over time, but chronic stress has more substantial consequences than we imagine. It can lead to many illnesses like heart disease and even cancer. It can also leave a negative impact on our lifestyles. That’s why it’s important to look for places to relieve our stress so that we can get these five benefits that’ll k...

What Is It? Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women. Sometimes it's called Stein-Leventhal syndrome. All bodies need both "male" and "female" hormones to work right, but a woman with PCOS has too much of the male kind. This creates problems with your ovaries: You might have irregular periods or no periods, and you could get cysts in a "string of pearls" pattern. PCOS is also a common cause of infertility. The condition can't be cured, but it can be treated. Other Symptoms You'll tend to gain weight, especially around the waist, and have a hard time losing it. You'll often grow extra hair or have thinning hair. You may get acne or dark patches of skin....

Getting rid of body fat is a big challenge for many people. The latest diet or trendy workout never seems to work in their benefit. We all know someone who’s been there. It may have even been you. Food Is Your Friend Lots of people may agree with that headline. But it is in fact true. Many of the foods we eat are perfect for burning fat and increasing metabolic health. In fact, the very vitamins and minerals our bodies need to survive come from the food we eat. Not all foods are created equal. Though some foods bring blissful pleasure to our taste buds, they don’t benefit us on a healthy level. These 5 fat burning foods are not only fuel for the body. 5 FAT BURNING FOODS FOR WEIGHT LOS...