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Saturated Fat and Prediabetes

Saturated fats are linked to things like heart disease, diabetes, and other health conditions and intake should be limited.

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6 Secrets For Lasting Weight Loss Without Strict Calorie Counting

Many health and weight loss apps are based largely on calorie counting but is that the best approach for sustainable/lasting weight loss?

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Flavonoids and Your Brain – What You Need to Know

Research findings show that flavonoids, type of compound found in certain plants, can increase blood flow to the brain and improve our cognitive function.

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12 Quick Every Day Exercises to Help Prevent Diabetes

To prevent diabetes, quick exercises and activities can help us get more active and closer to the recommended amounts of activity for optimal health.

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Easy Stretches To Do Every Day When You Have Prediabetes

If you have prediabetes, engaging in any kind of physical movement on a regular basis is important – including stretching.

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Checking In on Yourself During Quarantine: Is Your Body Getting Enough Physical Activity?

Physical activities can help to keep our bodies strong and our mental health in good shape, helping us to cope and stay healthy during this trying time.

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Checking in on Yourself During Quarantine: The Benefits of Stretching

Changes in routines and added levels of stress may impact your muscles. The benefits of stretching can help relieve any extra tension and help to support flexible and healthy muscles.

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Checking in on Yourself During Quarantine: Are You Having Trouble Sleeping?

If you have trouble sleeping, it's time to make changes to help you sleep soundly because it adds to the list of mental and physical health concerns that you might be experiencing.

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Checking In On Yourself During Quarantine: Focus on Eating Habits

85% of Americans have changed their eating habits since the pandemic began. It is important to check in and take a closer look at your diet.

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How Can Relaxation Strategies Help Manage My Chronic Condition?

It's impossible to avoid all stress-inducing situations but we can learn adaptive ways of responding to them and one way is through relaxation strategies.

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Can Exercise Reverse Diabetes?

In many cases, it is possible to reverse diabetes and prediabetes with lifestyle changes. Physical activity can also lower blood sugar.

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What Is the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program?

If you feel that an in-person DPP may be the right choice for you, check to see if your local YMCA offers one, or if digital is best.

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Why 24/7 Support Is Critical to Success in Your Diabetes Prevention Program

What kind of program lets you talk to your coach as much as you want, whenever you want, without an appointment?

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6 Tips for Sticking with Your Diabetes Prevention Program

If you are just starting with a DPP or are feeling your motivation flag, these are 6 tips for sticking with your plan!

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What Is a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) | How Do You Find the Right One for Yourself?

Finding the right DPP for yourself can improve your chance of successfully lowering your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Why Calorie Counting Is Not the Best Way to Lose Weight

Calorie counting is a common strategy for weight loss. Here are 7 reasons why calorie counting may not be the best way to lose weight!

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What Is Calorie Counting?

Calorie counting is a common strategy for weight loss. It involves counting the calories in every food and beverage that you consume throughout each day.

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What Is Nutrition Tracking and How Is It Different from Calorie Counting?

While calorie counting food portions, nutrition tracking has more emphasis on other aspects of food and eating patterns.

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7 Ways to Be More Mindful When Choosing Healthy Foods

Mindful eating is an approach to food and eating that you can carry with you for life! It is flexible enough to complement any type of weight loss strategy.

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Nutrition Tracking Tips

Food tracking is so important in your success, but can be challenging to get started. Here are some tips for how to get started.

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Finding the Right Scale for Your Goals

To track weight, you need to have a scale. Which is best for you? These are 9 considerations when finding the right scale for your goals.

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5 Benefits of Nutrition Tracking

Whether you are using a low-calorie or low-carb diet, nutrition tracking can make it better! Here are 5 benefits of nutrition tracking.

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How to Track Your Weight Loss

Tracking weight loss helps increase your accountability. It can improve motivation, it can help you see what changes you may need

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Weighing Yourself for the First Time in a While

Are you thinking of starting a weight loss program? Are you going on a health kick? The first step can be weighing yourself.

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