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Most people know that a healthy weight contributes to overall good health. However, many also know just how difficult reaching a healthy weight can be. Monitoring your blood sugar may be helpful if you’re struggling with weight loss. 

Learning that you have a chronic disease is disorienting, and it can take a little while to process the information and figure out what you need to do. A few first steps can set the stage for long-term success in managing type 2 diabetes.  

If you’re a woman, and you’ve struggled to lose weight, you know there are barriers—but maybe you don’t know exactly what they are. Four specific challenges can make it difficult for women to lose weight.

Are you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes? It’s not inevitable. Some relatively small changes can lower your risk of developing a disease associated with kidney damage, neuropathy, blindness, heart disease, and other negative health impacts.

Anytime you need a medical test you’re unfamiliar with, it’s reasonable to feel a bit nervous. This post discusses a common imaging test, a renal ultrasound. We discuss why your doctor may request it and what you should expect.

If you or your child has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you probably already know that several coexisting conditions, including sleep disorders, can accompany it. Here’s what you need to know.

Hormones are essential for good health, but as we age, our production of hormones naturally decreases. Hormone replacement therapy can help. Here’s how.

Women’s health, which involves caring for your physical, emotional, and social health, is crucial. But you may feel nervous about your first visit. Here’s what you should expect.

Lyme disease is the result of an infection from a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through a bite from a black-legged tick. The infection can cause long-lasting issues, even if it’s treated.

You’ve likely had a urine test before, but did you know what it was for? In this post we discuss the different kinds of urine tests and why your doctor might want you to take one.

You’ve heard the phrase “obesity epidemic,” and chances are very good that you’ve tried to lose weight yourself — maybe even the same 20 pounds over and over again. Here are five reasons it may be time to get help.

If you’re not used to going to the doctor each year for an annual physical, you might feel nervous about it. Here, we explain what to expect during your annual exam, and a few reasons you should make it a habit to schedule that appointment.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is usually considered a childhood issue, but a growing number of adults are being diagnosed with it. Did they develop it suddenly as adults? Could this happen to you?

Hormones are your body’s messengers, and an optimal balance of hormones keeps your body functioning properly. During menopause, your hormones can become unbalanced. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be a solution to some of your worst symptoms.

Losing weight is hard, but keeping it off may prove even more challenging. Follow these five tips to help you stay on top of your weight loss efforts and keep the pounds off for good.