 | Taking heartburn off the menu this barbecue season
While a little burning is expected when you fire up the grill, a leading gastroenterologist says that if you follow some simple, at-home guidelines, you may be able to avoid the burning sensation in your chest. |
 | Get involved to help stop diabetes
This fall, thousands of people nationwide will join the movement to Stop Diabetes as they walk in the American Diabetes Association's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. Rain or shine, walkers will join together to change the future of this growing epidemic that is taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on our country. |
 | Make school lunches and snacks nutritious and fun
As kids head back to school, parents are faced with the dilemma of finding foods to pack for lunch and snacks that kids want to eat and that are good for them. Most snacks available in the grocery stores are full of fat, sugar and/or salt with little nutritional benefit, so finding healthy choices that kids are willing to eat isn't always an easy task. |
 | Feeding your baby's potential - supporting your baby's first milestones
Every milestone, no matter how small, is thrilling when you become a parent. Not only are these moments memorable and exciting, but they are also important indicators of your baby's development. Parents can follow these simple tips to support their baby's cognitive and physical development during their first year. |
 | Traveling smart with diabetes
Medications are part of a daily routine for people with diabetes. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 87 percent of adults diagnosed with diabetes take either insulin, oral medications or both. For these individuals, traveling requires a bit of extra planning. |
 | How you can shape up your summer snacking
Summer is here, and that means barbecues, get-togethers and outdoor parties with friends and family. With so many tempting treats, it can be hard to snack smartly, but some easy substitutions here and there can keep the whole family on track all summer long. |
 | Save money, stay safe: Keep tires properly inflated
Gas is pretty expensive so you certainly don't want to waste it. The U.S. Department of Energy says that properly inflated tires can improve fuel economy by 3.3 percent and help you save 9 cents per gallon at the pump. Here is some advice to help ensure your tires stay in top shape. |
 | Now is the time to seek employment in the thriving health care industry
Due to a variety of social and economic factors, the health care field is expanding rapidly and is expected to continue growing in the future. While some production and service jobs have been outsourced overseas, the possibility for employment in the health care industry remains strong. |
 | Pro racer shows people with diabetes that disease doesn't have to slow them down
When Firestone Indy Lights racecar driver Charlie Kimball roars into town for a race, he's out to prove more than his dominance on the racetrack. He's looking to inspire people with diabetes that nothing, not even their disease, has to slow them down. |
 | Don't let asthma take over your summer
Spring and early summer often pose extra challenges for more than 23 million Americans - including more than 7 million children - who live with asthma. This year may be particularly difficult because plants and trees are producing more pollen and spores than in years past, according to allergy and asthma experts. |
 | Surprising facts about staying hydrated in summer's heat
Record temperatures bring disturbing news reports of heat related deaths and the familiar calls to seek shade, limit outside work and drink large quantities of water. But experts caution water alone may not be sufficient and could actually increase your risk of severe heat related injuries. |
