Prostate Cancer

It’s a moment I will never forget. I was training for my new telecommuting phone operator job when my phone rang. It was my Mom, who apparently had forgotten about my training session. Soon I would understand why. She called to tell me that my older brother had prostate cancer, the same disease that...

Diabetes Can Be A Real Monster

Diabetes is a very tricky disease. It might even be called evil for many reasons but I learned this week that diabetes can be a real monster for me personally and I wanted to share the latest part of my on-going battle with health. When you’re diabetic, you have a regular test called an HbA1c. This test...

Why You Should Weight Train

It goes without saying that cardiovascular activities such as running, aerobics and cycling improves your heart health and helps burn off extra calories. While these activities also work various muscle groups, increasing muscle strength and flexibility is best achieved through weight training. According to...

Fasting: Is it Healthy or Harmful?

Fasting is a practice that’s been around for centuries. It’s often done as a religious ritual. It’s also been done to express political views or strong opposition to authority. Many people go on “cleansing” fasts to detoxify the body. Others go on intermittent fasts–alternating...

Impulsive People Weigh More

I am probably one of the most impulsive persons on this planet so when I read that impulsive people tend to weigh, compared to cautious people,  22 pounds more on average, my cerebral light bulb flashed on. I weigh, unfortunately, more than 22 pounds over my very deliberate-thinking friend who is...

Diabetic Stress-Busting Tips For A Healthier Life

When you suffer from stress it’s hazardous to your health. If you suffer from diabetes, it can aggravate existing conditions and create new problems as well. Here are a few diabetic stress-busting tips for a healthier life. It’s essential you control your stress levels because stress can cause blood...