As a dietitian, I get a lot of questions about blood sugar; especially about what’s normal, and how to lower it. First, it helps to know what blood sugar is and why it’s not good to have it be elevated. Blood sugar is a measure of glucose (“sugar”) in our blood. A bit about glucose:
Research from Massey University shows an overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support regional (94 percent) or national lockdowns (81 percent) if there are new COVID-19 infections in New Zealand. In a national survey conducted by Senior Lecturer Dr. Jagadish Thaker (JT) of the School of Communication, Journalism & Marketing in February and March 2021, with
Four million doses of the latest COVID-19 vaccine to get US approval will be delivered across the country as early as Tuesday, a senior administration official said. The United States on Saturday authorized Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine for emergency use, boosting President Joe Biden’s plan to battle the outbreak that has killed more than
James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Van Der Beek’s 4-year-old daughter, Emilia, went to the emergency room on Wednesday, February 24. See James and Kimberly Van Der Beek’s Sweetest Family Pics “Emilia hit her head on a table,” Kimberly, 38, captioned an Instagram Story photo of the little one being treated by a doctor while
Iran’s ambassador to Russia said Saturday that Tehran expects to receive the first batch of Moscow’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by February 4, state news agency IRNA reported. The news comes just days after Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced the vaccine had been approved by the Islamic republic. “A contract for the purchase
Iran announced on Tuesday more than 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 infection, the most in a single day for the Middle East country hardest hit by the pandemic. “The number of infected persons… is 4,151” in the past 24 hours, during which “we unfortunately lost 227 of our dear compatriots”, said health ministry spokeswoman Sima
On the fence! Bekah Martinez and her boyfriend, Grayston Leonard, have yet to name their son. “This beautiful little man still does’t have a name,” the Bachelor alum, 25, captioned a Monday, June 22, Instagram Story video of her baby boy. “We just can’t decide. Oh, my, but he is so sweet. It’s not even
Massimo Giusto loves challenges. The 39-year-old has lived with his family in Hong Kong for the last 14 years, where he owns and manages a company devoted to high-end timepieces and accessories. He’s a driven guy who sets goals and commits himself to hitting them. He freely admits there were times in his life when
It took the unexpected offer of a new job for Clayton Gee to realize he could change his life. A 31-year-old regional safety coordinator from Breckenridge, TX, he’d been obese for most of his life. At 12 years old he was 200 pounds; he graduated high school at 220, with a BMI of 32.5, making
If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or sensory processing issues – or you know someone who has – you’ve probably heard people extolling the benefits of weighted blankets and pillows. Then you’ve likely eagerly searched online to get your own, only to discover those special weighted products tend to be pricey. One mum came up
Without question, peanut butter is one of the best foods out there—you can spread it on bread for a sammie, add it to smoothies, spoon it on oatmeal, or in my case, simply grab a spoon and eat it straight from the jar. (No shame, here.) However, when it comes to storing this magical spread
You know protein is important for a healthful diet. It builds and maintains muscle. It helps you fill up faster and stay full longer. It is delicious. Yet despite the fact that 55 percent of American households report that high protein is an important factor when buying groceries, they’re confused about what actually constitutes a
Myth #1: “Having it all” is possible. Myth #2: You must be perfect to raise good kids. Myth #3: True love is sacrifice. Myth #4: Love begins and ends with mom. Source: Read Full Article
A full house! Daphne Oz gave birth to her fourth child, a daughter, with her husband, John Jovanovic, on Wednesday, August 14. “Our beautiful girl is here!!” the former Chew cohost, 33, captioned her Friday, August 16, announcement. “Giovanna Ines Jovanovic (Gigi!!) joined our family Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 9:03pm and our hearts and
(HealthDay)—Craving a burger but seeking a break from red meat? For a meal that looks decadent but is healthy, too, a juicy turkey burger is the answer. Though turkey burgers can be dry, a simple addition keeps ground turkey from drying out: Mix a low-sugar BBQ sauce into the meat before cooking. Then enhance the
The abortion debate is at the center of U.S. political dialog. Voices from both sides flood social media feeds, newspapers, radio and television programs. In the last year, attacks on reproductive rights sharply increased. In 2019, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky and Mississippi successfully passed so-called “heartbeat” bans to prohibit abortion as early as six to
When my 41-year-old husband died of lymphoma, I was left a 36-year-old widowed mother of four: a 3-year-old son and 17-year-old triplets, my stepchildren. (We had full custody of one and partial custody of of the other two). After my husband’s death, my life was in shambles — financially and emotionally. To make matters worse,
In a move unlike any the world has ever seen (well, that’s a little dramatic, but whatever), Coca-Cola launched a new line of mixers exclusively meant to be paired with hard liquor, INSIDER reports. Granted, the Coca-Cola Signature Mixers will only be available in the U.K. at first, but here’s what you need to know.
Ready or not, here comes baby No. 4! Kim Kardashian revealed whether North, 5, Saint, 3, or Chicago, 14 months, is most looking forward to their little brother’s arrival. After saying Saint was “excited” in a Thursday, April 11, Vogue video, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, said, “I think North is too
Surgery was associated with higher survival rates for patients with HER2-positive (HER2+) stage 4 breast cancer compared with those who did not undergo surgery, according to results presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2019, March 29-April 3. Between 20 and 30 percent of all newly diagnosed stage 4 breast cancer cases are HER2+, explained the
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