Do you often feel moody or melancholy in the wintertime? Does it ever feel like the cold temperatures and lack of sunlight are sapping your energy? Do you find it difficult to be upbeat and motivated when the days are short and frigid? Don’t brush off these feelings as “the winter blues.” You may suffer …
Isn’t it wonderful to live in a place that experiences four distinct seasons? People like to complain about winter, but let’s take a moment to appreciate all the lovely things about wintertime: beautiful snow that transforms the landscape, cozy fires, hot cocoa, soft sweaters and flannel pajamas, warm blankets, an excuse to eat comfort foods …
According to a study by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), as many as 25 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and up has diabetes. Type 2 diabetes poses an especially high number of health risks for seniors, including higher mortality, reduced functionality, and severe microvascular and cardiovascular complications (including heart disease). Diabetes is a …