Seasonal Depression in Women: Understanding and Coping

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The colder months of the year bring many a sense of coziness and joy. However, for some women, this time of year can bring feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low energy. This feeling is referred to as seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Keep reading to learn the causes of seasonal depression in women, its […]

Importance of Monitoring Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy

As November is American Diabetes Month, it’s important to raise awareness about the value of monitoring gestational diabetes during pregnancy. This type of diabetes occurs when a woman — during pregnancy — develops high blood sugar levels that affect both mother and baby. What Is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is what develops in pregnant women […]

Diabetes & Heart Disease: The Connection In Woman?

For women, diabetes and heart disease is a genuine threat. Still, many are unaware of how these two conditions are directly related. Both wreak havoc on the body, but they can be deadly when they coincide. What Are The Facts According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s study, diabetes prevalence in women […]

Diabetes & Heart Disease: The Connection In Woman

For women, diabetes and heart disease is a genuine threat. Still, many are unaware of how these two conditions are directly related. Both wreak havoc on the body, but they can be deadly when they coincide. What Are The Facts According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s study, diabetes prevalence in women […]

Diabetes in Women vs. Men: Is It a Gender Thing?

For many years, scientists have known that diabetes affects men and women in different ways. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 34 million people in the United States have diabetes. Of these, 95% have type 2. Type 2 diabetes has different risk factors and even shows differing symptoms in men […]