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Six surprising sources of stress — and how to do away with them

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You do yoga five days a week, meditate and even splurge on a monthly massage. So why are you still feeling so agitated all the time? Getting to the bottom of the sources of stress in your life won’t just put a smile on your face. It can also improve the function of your body and mind. Living in a constant state of tension can put you at risk for chronic pain, fertility issues, even heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Read on for six surprising ways stress can sneak up on you. Eliminate them now so you can get back to your ohm.

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Kidney disease ‘biggest threat’ for diabetics

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Keeping your kidneys healthy could be one of the best ways to extend your life if you have Type 2 diabetes, researchers have suggested.

The University of Washington study found that having kidney disease meant a much higher risk of early death.

UK experts say that the NHS is still not putting enough effort into detecting and controlling kidney problems caused by diabetes.

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Girl loses 65 pounds in fight against childhood obesity

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Heidi Bond was desperate. No matter how much she cajoled or threatened her daughter, the 9-year-old refused to finish their workout.

Used to this struggle, Bond pushed harder, encouraging Breanna to complete the four-mile loop. She had already lost weight, Bond reminded her. She couldn’t give up now, or her hard work would be for nothing.

Breanna ignored her mother and turned for home.

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Diet Dos and Don’ts for Diabetes

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Healthy Desserts on a Type 2 Diabetes Diet

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Along with exercise, your diet is the most important part of managing type 2 diabetes. If you have a sweet tooth, finding healthy desserts might seem like a challenge — but there are solutions.

“Most desserts are full of sugar and can rack up your carbohydrate allowance in one small serving,” says Lanah J. Brennan, RD, a nutrition expert and certified diabetes educator practicing in Lafayette, La. “The extra carbohydrates and fats that we consume when eating desserts can elevate your blood glucose and hinder your weight-loss attempts.”

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Healthy desserts for diabetes

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Aggressive pre-diabetes approach needed, say researchers

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An “early and aggressive” approach to people on the cusp of developing Type 2 diabetes is justified to reduce cases of the disease, a study suggests.

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Got Diabetes? Drop These Bad Health Habits

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You can manage your diabetes better with a healthy lifestyle approach. If you’ve gotten into some bad habits, it’s time to start your own personal reform movement.

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Could You Have Type 2 Diabetes?

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Type 2 diabetes symptoms can be mild and hard to recognize, if they occur at all. Find out which telltale warning signs you should look out for.

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