Life expectancy in the US already falls behind many other developed countries, putting us in 49th place in global rankings in 2022 — but a new report says we’ll drop even further to 66th place in 2050. That year, Americans are expected to live 80.4 years on average, up from 79.9 years in 2035 and…
India, often referred to as the ‘Diabetes Capital of the World’, faces a rising tide of new cases, many of which affect young adults and even adolescents. Unlike the common belief that diabetes mainly affects the elderly, diabetes is affecting an increasingly younger demographic. India’s young adults are battling diabetes: Here are 5 ways you…
While lifestyle interventions show promise in tackling cardiometabolic diseases, their long-term success hinges on policy-driven environments that make healthy living accessible for all. Study: Lifestyle interventions for cardiometabolic health. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI A recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine reviewed the benefits of combined lifestyle interventions (CLIs) on cardiometabolic health. Obesity and…
JAKARTA – Diabetes has become one of the main causes of death in the world and can attack various age groups, including the younger generation. Based on data from the Ministry of Health, the number of diabetics in Indonesia reached 19.5 million people. This figure is predicted to increase to 28.5 million by 2045. This…
Certain risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and sedentary lifestyle can make one susceptible to stroke. Want to know what you can do to prevent it? Sweat not as we got an expert on board to highlight the vital measures that one should take to reduce the chances of a stroke. A…
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Many look forward to the big meals on Thanksgiving, but for diabetics, it can be a challenge to enjoy the meal while managing their blood sugars. Luckily, there are some tips you can follow to enjoy your Thanksgiving food without hurting your health. First and foremost, watch your portion sizes. “Portion control is…
BILLINGS — In Yellowstone County, Intermountain Health and the Billings YMCA are offering a year-long program to reduce Montana’s diabetes rates and prevent future diagnoses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the American Diabetes Association, in 2021, over 38 million Americans had diabetes, and about 77,000 are in Montana. Mack Carmack, MTN News…
At 5-foot-2, Diana Coello weighed 250 pounds and was diagnosed with diabetes in 2022. The flight attendant took action by improving her diet and taking her dog for long walks. She lost 80 pounds in less than a year and has been able to keep up with her energetic 6-year-old. This as-told-to essay is based…
Kerala’s famed health indices are being challenged by a rise in incidence of lifestyle diseases and an allied increase in cost of healthcare. A recent survey revealed that out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in Kerala are the highest among states, and more than double the national average.Out-of-pocket expenses are the costs one pays for medical care not…
With World Diabetes Day being commemorated on Nov 14, we are reminded again of the urgent need to examine the complex psychological factors that influence our eating habits, and ultimately, our health. Many individuals view healthy eating as an expensive and challenging endeavour, leading to dietary choices that may harm long-term well-being. These perceptions can…