Written on behalf of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases’ (NIDDK) Weight-control Information Network (WIN)
Diabetes affects more than 29 million Americans. Another 86 million people—more than 1 in 3 adults—have prediabetes.
For people with or at risk for diabetes, regular physical activity helps improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, has a positive effect on blood pressure and cholesterol, and helps manage weight.…
Written by Laura Shipp, National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation
On Sunday, June 7, tens of thousands of people around the world gathered in their local communities to observe the 28th annual National Cancer Survivors Day® (NCSD).
NCSD is an annual worldwide Celebration of Life that is held on the first Sunday in June.…
Written by IHRSA
Hey Doc,
We need to talk.
Your patients are sedentary and overweight, and they want to do something about it.
We should be communicating, discussing club programs that would help your patients, and collaborating on initiatives to improve the health of the community.
We know that you know that research has long shown that a healthy, physical active lifestyle can help your patients with prevention and management of several chronic conditions, boost mood, and extend quality life years
And we know you’re busy with your patients and your paperwork, and that you’re trying like crazy to keep up with the rapidly transforming health care system (like that new electronic health record software in your office..,)…
Post by Melissa Merson, Prevent Cancer Foundation
Patients emerging from cancer treatment are accustomed to detailed instructions from doctors regarding medications, radiation, surgery, etc. Yet when they complete treatment the doctor often sends them along with a simple directive to eat right and be physically active. Patients often are frightened by no longer having a protocol to fight their disease and bewildered as to what to do next.…