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Fatty liver disease: Should you be tested?
People with type 2 diabetes or who have a high BMI with a metabolic risk factor (such as a large belly, abnormal lipid levels, or high blood pressure) should be screened for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, a form of fatty liver disease.
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Get your copy of Living Well with Diabetes Living Well with Diabetes helps you better understand and manage your diabetes. It includes detailed, updated information about medications and alternative treatments for diabetes, and a special section on weight-loss strategies. You’ll also learn the basics of how your body metabolizes sugar, how and when to monitor your blood sugar, and how to cope with both short- and long-term complications of the disease. Most importantly, you’ll see that it’s not just possible to live with diabetes — it’s possible to live well. READ MORE →
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Oxalates, lectins, and phytates: Do these plant compounds sabotage your health? “Anti-nutrients” like oxalates, lectins, and phytates are found in leafy greens, beans, and grains. They can slightly reduce absorption of some minerals, but aren’t reasons for most people to avoid these healthy foods. Food preparation and meal planning can help minimize such effects. READ MORE →
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes A prediabetes diet is an eating plan that may help prevent prediabetes from turning into full-blown diabetes. Many different foods can fit into this style of eating, including fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. While no foods are off-limits, prediabetes diets generally are low in sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, fast foods, fried foods, and alcohol. READ MORE →
Worried about dementia? Take better care of your heart Vascular dementia, which results from brain cell damage due to reduced blood flow, can cause slowed thinking, confusion, and other cognitive changes. Carefully controlling risk factors for cardiovascular disease may help prevent vascular dementia. READ MORE →
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Core strength: Your hidden weapon for staying agile and active! Your core muscles are among the most important in your body. They not only support your spine and help maintain good posture — which makes you look younger and feel better — they make it possible to bend, twist, lift, and perform countless everyday activities. When you think of all that your core helps you do, it’s not surprising that a weak core can lead to back pain, poor balance, and decreased mobility. That’s why Harvard Medical School experts bring you a Special Health Report with the best core workouts to target your core muscles efficiently and effectively. These routines are easy to do, many require only your body weight, and others use simple equipment to help ease back pain, improve sports performance, and maintain independence. Inside Core Exercises: 6 workouts to tighten your abs, strengthen your back, and improve your balance you’ll find the vetted, science-backed information from renowned experts, including: Why traditional sit-ups and crunches aren’t the most effective core exercises How to perform six specially designed workouts that target all your core muscles Simple ways to modify exercises based on your fitness level Why a strong core is crucial for maintaining a healthy back and preventing pain How to integrate core exercises into your daily routine — even if you’re short on time How to measure your progress in core strength, endurance, and flexibility And so much more! You’ll also discover the secrets to improving your posture, enhancing athletic performance, and making everyday tasks easier. Don’t let a weak core slow you down. Click here to get stronger and save 30% off the regular $29 price. Sincerely, Timothy Cole Editorial Director, Harvard Health Publishing THIS IS A RISK-FREE OFFER You not only save 30%, you also get our Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee. Don’t miss your chance to get expert help for strengthening your core! Your feet should feel as young as you do Feet are often overlooked when it comes to health and fitness. But once feet start to hurt, they will quickly remind you of your neglect. Proper foot health helps keep feet looking and feeling good - and it also reduces your risk for injury. Get your copy of Healthy Feet Do your arches ache or your heels hurt? Got gout or battling bursitis? If so, you are among the three out of four Americans who will suffer some kind of foot ailment in their lifetime. This Special Health Report, Healthy Feet: Preventing and treating common foot problems, covers the most common foot problems and helps you prevent and treat them.   SHOW ME MORE → It's never too late to start taking care of your feet. These five strategies will get you off on the right foot. Stretching your feet and ankles regularly may help reduce the incidence of injury as you age. You can follow some of the simple exercises here. And remember to warm up your feet by marching in place if you haven't exercised in a while. As you get older, think about incorporating a range of foot-friendly exercise activities into your routine, such as swimming or bicycling, that put less pressure on the joints of the foot. Make sure your footwear provides appropriate support in the form of comfortable shoes that fit well but aren't too constrictive. You may want to add over-the-counter cushioning shoe inserts to your shoes if you plan to increase your activity level. Foot skin health is important, too. The skin grows thinner and drier with age, so remember to moisturize your feet regularly so you don't develop cracks (fissures) in the skin. These can be painful, and leave you open to infection. Pay special attention to the heels, as these can get very dry. However, do not apply lotion or cream between your toes, as this area tends to be moist, and you may end up encouraging fungal growth (athlete's foot). With age, toenails tend to become thicker and more brittle. If you wear nail polish regularly, you may notice that your toenails seem yellow when you remove the polish, likely due to the chemicals and dyes in the polish. To reduce yellowing, remove the nail polish once a week and let your nails "breathe" for a day or two before you polish them again. Pay attention to nutrition, too - maintaining overall good health, including eating well, helps your feet stay healthy along with the rest of you. For more information on caring for your feet, buy Healthy Feet: Preventing and treating common foot problems, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School. Image: © Mladen Zivkovic | GettyImages Share this story:

FEATURED CONTENT Healthy Feet • The fantastic foot               • SPECIAL SECTION: Keeping your feet healthy           • Heels that hurt                                  • Aching arches and flat feet        • Tormented toes         • Missteps and mishaps: Foot injuries                  Click here to learn more »