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Diabetes and Heat-Related Illnesses: Dr. Josyann Abisaab
Diabetes raises a person’s chances of having heat-related illnesses. And yet, a new study shows that diabetics are not aware of the precautions they need to take to deal with these challenges. The survey, entitled, “Diabetes in the Desert: What Do Patients Know About the Heat?” will be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 92nd Annual Meeting in San Diego. Conducted by researchers from Mayo Clinic in Arizona, in collaboration with the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service, the survey looked at patients in a Phoenix diabetes clinic. Leading researcher Adrienne Nassar, MD, said that the study shows that diabetics living in hot climates need increased awareness…
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Tips for Using the Treadmill
If you enjoy using the treadmill as your main source for exercise, you can certainly gain many benefits from it. This article helps you to learn exactly how to benefit the most from your treadmill regime and how to step it up to get the most impact from your time. Learn more about using the treadmill and give your heart the exercise time it needs each day!
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Staying Healthy This Summer
Certainly, while many of us have good intentions to stay in shape during the summer, the heat can often be quite taxing. This article offers concrete ways to stay motivated during the summer and to keep your exercise routine in place no matter where you are. Certainly, as doctors like Josyann Abisaab M.D. can tell you, exercise and proper diet are key ingredients to staying health – and staying out of a doctor’s care!