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Changing your diet now could prevent diabetes in the future. (Illustration: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Dealing with Diabetes

Why Lifestyle Modification Matters Most Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. In fact, 26.9 percent of people over the age of 65 have it. About 1.9 million people aged 20 and over have it. But, being diagnosed with diabetes covers only a part of the
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Holiday Dining

How to Limit Sodium While Eating Out Whether at a restaurant or at a relative’s house, eating out during the holidays can be difficult on a diet, especially when it comes to sodium intake. Sodium is an important nutrient for human health. The body uses it to control blood
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Illustration: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Breast Cancer Month

Diet May Influence Breast Health Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. We’ve all heard that a healthy diet reduces the risk for breast cancer; but what does a “healthy diet” mean and why is it important? “One of the most important
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