The Role Diet Plays in Heart Health
A healthy diet plays a significant role in maintaining heart health. Consuming a balanced diet can help lower the risk of developing...
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Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jan 10
Eight Small Changes for Healthier Eating in the New Year
2023 has begun, meaning the challenge of keeping up with those New Year’s resolutions has begun as well. While it may have been...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jul 5, 2022
Tweaking Your Diet as You Age: A Guide for Healthy Eating
With aging comes body changes. Older adults tend to be less active and need fewer calories. At the same time, they also have less stomach...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Feb 15, 2022
5 Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure
What you don’t know about high blood pressure could hurt you. High blood pressure affects nearly half of the adult population in the...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Feb 1, 2022
February is National Heart Month
Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jan 18, 2022
Focus on Fitness: How to begin an exercise program and accomplish your goals
A daily commitment to your exercise program and goals keeps your spirit alive, your resolve strong and your actions inspired. We all know...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Jan 11, 2022
What Does it Mean to Eat Clean?
The fundamentals of eating clean encourage you to consume more whole foods — such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Nov 30, 2021
Is Stress the Source of Your Blood Sugar Swing?
If you have type 2 diabetes, you know that certain foods — particularly foods that are high in carbohydrates — can send your blood...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Nov 23, 2021
3 Ways to Stop Diabetes Back Pain
From the eyes to the feet, diabetes can wreak havoc on the human body if left unchecked, and your back is no exception. In one review,...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Nov 16, 2021
How Exercise Helps Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes: Part 2
How Exercise Helps Prevent Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Apart from managing blood sugar and insulin levels, exercise functions to...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Nov 9, 2021
How Exercise Helps Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes: Part 1
If you’re working to manage type 2 diabetes — or trying to prevent the condition altogether — exercise is a crucial step in making your...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
- Nov 2, 2021
November is National Diabetes Month
Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve...
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