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The Truth About Insulin

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True or false? It comes in pill form, some people's bodies can't make it at all, and you can't drink alcohol if you take it. Diabetes   The Truth About Insulin True or false? It comes in pill form, some people's bodies can't make it at all, and you can't drink alcohol if you take it. Take Quiz 12 Things That Can Hurt Your Feet Nerve damage and poor blood flow caused by high blood sugar are just two culprits. You'll want to avoid these other potential problems, too. Read More The Keto Diet for Beginners This trendy eating plan has actually been around for a while, and was originally recommended to help with conditions like epilepsy and...

What Do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean?

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To help avoid heart attacks and strokes, should you be more concerned with your triglycerides, LDL, or HDL level? Here's what you need to know. Cholesterol Management   What Do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean? To help avoid heart attacks and strokes, should you be more concerned with your triglycerides, LDL, or HDL level? Here's what you need to know. Take Quiz Lifestyle Changes That Lower Cholesterol From avoiding certain foods to cholesterol-lowering medications, see what can help you get your numbers under control. Read More Which Has More Saturated Fat? Sirloin steak or 2% milk? You may be surprised when you learn which will raise your "bad" ...

13 Reasons Your Calf Muscle Hurts

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That pain in your lower leg could be a strained muscle -- or a sign of something more serious. Chronic Pain   13 Reasons Your Calf Muscle Hurts That pain in your lower leg could be a strained muscle -- or a sign of something more serious, like sciatica, nerve damage from diabetes, or a dangerous blood clot. Read More The Truth About CBD Oil There's some evidence that this marijuana extract might help treat pain and ease inflammation. Here's what you need to know. Read More Visuals of an Invisible Illness After several years and over 35 specialists, Sal Marx finally found a name for the pain in her spine. See how she channels her experience into her paint...