Today is World Diabetes Day. continue reading...
It seems that the best way to losing weight and getting healthier is to stop eating as we’ve been taught in America and start adapting the eating habits of our healthier and skinnier neighbors. continue reading...
SIGG water bottles have been the latest must have accessory with celebrities after the swiss brand became the best alternative to plastic water bottles. continue reading...
Looks like Vitamins C and E aren’t working like they should. continue reading...
We all dislike tests, but when it comes to your health it’s more important than ever to make sure you ace them. continue reading...
Although you pass on dessert and avoid soft drinks you may be consuming a lot more sugar than you think!
“According to the USDA, Americans take in more than twice the maximum recommended limit of 40 grams of added sugar a day.” continue reading...
Your toothbrush can fight diabetes, prevent heart problems and even lower your risks for cancer! continue reading...
Food manufacturers love them because they’re cheap, give food a longer shelf life and add flavor. We love to hate them because they make foods like donuts, pastries and fries hard to resist, but are a hazard to our health and diet. continue reading...
In the 1970s, the first insulin pump used in North America was used in London, Ontario, Canada. Now, that province has decided to cover the costs of these pumps for adults living with Type 1 diabetes. This is part of the Ontario government’s plan to help the growing problem of diabetes. continue reading...
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire - April 14, 2008) - Spring is in the air, and instead of cleaning the house, a new survey shows Canadians should be thinking about sprucing up their daily routine. The survey, conducted on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association, shows Canadians may not be as healthy as they think, and could be leaving themselves at risk for chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes.
The survey reveals a gap between Canadians’ knowledge about healthy lifestyle behaviours and their willingness to adopt such behaviours. While Canadians recognize a healthy lifestyle as attributable to several factors - including physical exercise (97 per cent), healthy eating (95 per cent), and reducing stress (93 per cent) - they are not putting this knowledge into action. Disturbingly, fewer than four-in-ten Canadians (37 per cent) said the threat of a serious illness would motivate them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. continue reading...
