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Type 2 diabetes can be risky business. The good news is you have the ability to reduce some of the risks; the bad news is you can’t change some of the risks. So what’s a person to do? The American Diabetes Association has developed a program called CheckUp America, which helps people learn how to lower their risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. “There are many things ““ called risk factors ““ that affect your risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease,” CheckUp America reports. “It’s important to know risk for diabetes and heart disease. Understanding and…

It seems everywhere we go, sport concussions are a hot topic. If you have kids, or are involved in athletics yourself, it’s likely you know someone who has had a concussion. And you likely have questions. Here are answers to the six questions I am asked most often: What is a concussion? A sport concussion involves an injury to the brain on a cellular level caused by either direct or indirect forces. Concussions can be caused by anything from the “big hit” to head-ground impacts or even repetitive small hits. How do I know it’s a concussion? Recognizing…

We posted  this article in the fall when Cincy Bike Share – better known as Red Bike – kicked off in Downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine and Clifton. The bikes are now available at several stations across Cincinnati. You can rent a bicycle for  $8 per day or $80 for an annual membership. In honor of National Bike Month we’re sharing these 12 tips again to inspire you to hop on a red bike and explore the city. Before you start your ride, here are a few tips to keep in mind: 1. Keep your noggin safe You should wear a…

Not all hand pain and tingling are carpal tunnel. Most people have heard of carpal tunnel, but another very common condition that causes hand pain, tingling, and numbness is called “cubital tunnel.” Similar to carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel is a compression of a nerve in your arm (a peripheral nerve). There are three main nerves that provide function to the hand: median, ulnar, and radial. Carpal tunnel is the compression of the median nerve at the wrist, while the cubital tunnel is the compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Both conditions can cause pain, numbness, and tingling. Typically,…

Much mystery still surrounds Alzheimer’s disease, even though the heart-breaking ailment has been in the news for decades. Thanks to the Alzheimer’s Association, we’re going to bust eight common myths about the disease. Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging Reality: As people age, it’s normal to have occasional memory problems, such as forgetting the name of a person you’ve recently met. However, Alzheimer’s is more than occasional memory loss. It’s a disease that causes brain cells to malfunction and ultimately die. When this happens, an individual may forget the name of a longtime friend or what…

Fall sports season is upon us. Rough-and-tumble contact sports like football, soccer and lacrosse include an unavoidable reality: collisions. Those collisions sometimes lead to broken bones. The key is making sure fractures are managed properly, which creates optimal healing and allows the athlete to return to the game. For example, finger fractures are common in many youth sports, yet too often coaches and parents minimize these injuries and fail to seek treatment for their young athletes. Sometimes, when a kid breaks a finger, people think: Well, the doctor isn’t going to do much for it anyway. They’ll probably just tape…

How much do you know about prediabetes? Close to 80 million Americans have prediabetes – and more than 90% of those people have no idea they are suffering from it. The term “prediabtetes” means that a person’s blood sugar level is above normal but not so high that it is classified as Type 2 diabetes. No one yet knows the cause of prediabetes, however, researchers have discovered some genes that are related to insulin resistance. Being inactive and having excess fat ““ notably abdominal fat ““ appear to be important factors too. “This is one of the most frustrating things…

Stroke is a deadly serious topic and one none of us can afford to ignore. It is an unquestionable medical emergency. A stroke ““ also known as a brain attack ““ takes place when blood to the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and blood is spilled into the areas surrounding brain cells. When brain cells are unable to receive oxygen and nutrients from the blood, they die. Many people may not realize that stroke ranks as the fourth leading killer in the United States, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders…

For those concerned about their aging loved ones, the words “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” can be difficult to hear. And when a parent, spouse, sibling or significant other is dealing with physical, behavioral and emotional changes, it’s easy for information to become confusing. Here are a few facts to help you help your loved one. First, dementia is not a disease. It is a term that describes a set of symptoms related to a decline in mental ability ““ troublesome enough to interfere with day-to-day living. Second, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are not the same. Alzheimer’s is a form of…

Do you start out each day committed to a certain good-for-you-plan, only to find by the end of the day, it’s just too hard to stick to it? Maybe you tell yourself, “If I just had more willpower I could stick to my diet/budget/or other long term goal? Here are five tips for strengthening your willpower so you can stay committed to your long-term personal or health goals: Get enough sleep. Less than eight hours of sleep each night leads us to feel hungry, irritable and less able to concentrate. This sets us up to give up on our goals…