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Nearly everyone knows at least one person who has diabetes. It can strike anyone from any walk of life – and it does. In fact, the number of people living with diabetes has jumped almost 50 percent in … read more

Have you ever stepped off an airplane or arrived at home after a long day of walking or standing and noticed your ankles had doubled in size? Ankle swelling, also known as peripheral edema, refers to … read more

We all know sugar is bad for us and that we shouldn’t eat it. It contains no essential nutrients, is horrible for our teeth, and when eaten in excess contributes to all sorts of diseases. Worst of all … read more

Like many high stress exercises, running can be pretty brutal on your knees. The constant bending motion often causes irritation where the patella (your kneecap) meets the thighbone. The resulting pai … read more

When you have diabetes, learning how to check your feet is crucial to identifying a potential problem early on. This means inspecting the bottoms of your feet and in between your toes, too. No matter … read more