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• Simple but effective tips to manage your diabetes and depression

  Published on May 28, 2014
  Having diabetes can be stressful. If your stress persists it may lead to depression. Read about some simple tips to counter these diseases and make life a little easier.

• Diabetes can be accompanied with depression

  Published on May 21, 2014
  Diabetes is a stressful chronic condition to manage, and at times, stress can lead to depression. Learn about the link between these two conditions.

• It’s time to become a prepper!

  Published on May 8, 2014
  Protection: Sunscreen, warm temps and diabetes.

• Your stress is showing

  Published on May 1, 2014
  Stress can take a toll on your blood sugar and cause other long-term effects, if not monitored.

• Food safety during and after a power outage: Keep it or toss it out?

  Published on May 1, 2014
  Food safety can be a major concern for people during a power outage. There are several things to do in advance and tips to follow after power is restored.

• Memory lapses are normal cognitive changes that come with aging

  Published on April 30, 2014
  Staying mentally and physically active can help improve memory.

• What are functional foods?

  Published on April 30, 2014
  You may hear the phrase “functional foods” as it increases as a trend.

• Can stress be a good thing?

  Published on April 24, 2014
  While chronic stress is known to cause health problems, research indicates that short bouts of stress may actually help boost the immune system and make us more resilient as adults.

• The first FDA nutrition label make over in over 20 years

  Published on April 24, 2014
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designed a new nutrition label that aims to be more easily readable and understandable for the general public.

• Make independent steps to improve public health

  Published on April 18, 2014
  April is a great month to start thinking about public health. With summer around the corner and thoughts of warmer weather, we all would like good health to be able to enjoy outdoor activities.