For smokers who want to stop, quitting permanently is the desired outcome. But is quitting smoking cold turkey the right way to go about it? Some people believe that going cold turkey is the best route, because it allows nicotine to leave your system quickly. Others believe that going cold turkey makes withdrawal symptoms so difficult to cope with that ...
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January, here we are again! It’s dark in the morning, and dark when you come home from work. You’ve survived another festive season of eating and drinking that’s left you exhausted. So, how do you motivate yourself to exercise when you feel so tired?
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Julia Pesek: Equestrian and diabetes hero!
Julia Pesek is an accomplished equestrian who is living with type 1 diabetes, and she uses both of these life experiences to contribute to her community.
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Alcohol consumption for people with diabetes
One of the most frequently asked questions from people with diabetes besides 'what should I eat?' is, is it okay to drink alcohol when a person has diabetes?
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If you have diabetes, or at risk for the disease, there are some foods you can incorporate into your everyday eating plan to help ensure that you remain healthy and that your blood sugar levels are under control.
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