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How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

The pancreas produces insulin to help maintain steady blood sugar levels. In individuals with type 2 diabetes, not enough insulin is produced. Because of the lack of insulin, blood sugar levels can become too high. This may lead to several types of problems, including heart and kidney damage. Type 2 diabetes also may cause damage to the eyes and nerves throughout the body. Various hereditary and lifestyle factors cause diabetes. Although not all factors can be prevented, there are some things you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes.

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5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. – CiceroGratitude – or a lack thereof – is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn’t looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, I dont like this! Its not what I wanted for my birthday! or worried that her kids took …

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The Do’s and Don’ts for Sex During Pregnancy

After the excitement of a new pregnancy calms, expecting parents (especially first-time parents) have hundreds of questions. One of the most common involves sex during pregnancy – is it safe? Sex during a normal pregnancy is usually safe unless your doctor has recommended otherwise. That said, there are a few things to be aware of – a…

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Three Tips To Help Tame Our Kids Tech

Get this: U.S. teenagers now spend a whopping NINE HOURS A DAY using media. That’s more time than most spend sleeping, learning, or hanging out with us. The nine hours includes watching TV, videos and movies, playing video games, listening to music, and checking social media. New research shows that some 13 year olds check…

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Abdominal Discomfort During First Trimester of Pregnancy

Though it’s a fairly common symptom of pregnancy, having pain in your abdomen after finding out you are pregnant can be upsetting and worrisome. There are several causes for normal abdominal discomfort during the first trimester, and a few key warning signs that can tell you when it’s time to talk to your doctor.