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Getting More from Less

October 29, 2010 by Mary Ireland

A study by America On the Move concluded that Americans average 5117 steps per day – a shortfall of 4883 from the recommended 10,000 steps per day recommended for fitness. The American participants were well below the Japanese (7,168), Switzerland (9,695) and Australia (9,695).

Diabetes – Prevention and Intervention Is the Real Story

October 27, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma reports on the new CDC projections on Type 2 Diabetes. She also shares a quick recipe for Apples, Pineapple and Pistachio Salad.

Halloween – Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Screech

October 22, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses strategies to get through Halloween without tooth decay or weight gain.

Spending a Fortune on Food in Order to Eat Healthily

October 20, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a study that leads us to eating a heart-healthy diet without breaking the food budget.

Boning Up on Exercise

October 15, 2010 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland tells about her childhood without grandparents and discusses research on how the effect of activity, particularly resistance training, and diet helps protect and improve bone mass.

Missing Lettuce in China

October 13, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares information about a study that finds a link between a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes and eating leafy green vegetables. She also shares a recipe for Quick Chicken Broccoli Soup.

Exercise Your Options

October 8, 2010 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland talks about how exercise has influenced her life and exciting new research on the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain.

Beets Me

October 6, 2010 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland shares the good news about beets. In addition, she posts an innovative, delicious apple and beet salad.

A Ninjabetic Attitude

October 1, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma is a strong proponent for aggressively and diligently working on life-style habits to divert the complications of diabetes.