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Diabetes: How to Reverse Symptoms without Medication

Patricia Neuray2022-12-19T21:07:23-05:00October 17th, 2022|Categories: At Home Healthcare, Diabetes|Tags: #Diabetes, #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, #Exercise, #homecare, #HomeCareSouthFlorida, #HomeHealthcare, #MediterraneanDiet, #Seniors, diet, FirstLantic|

Diabetes affects an estimated 34.2 million or 10.5% of the population in the U.S., according to research from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control. That number includes 210,000 children and adolescents younger than age 20. Compared to other Western countries, the statistics for Americans are significantly higher. For example, the number of Italians suffering from the disease is almost half that of Americans. So, why is the rate in the U.S. so much higher than in other parts of the world, and what can we do about it? FirstLantic, a company dedicated to quality home healthcare, provides some insights. Reasons for Increases in Diabetes within the U.S: Not enough exercise Too much fast food Not enough fruits and vegetables Too many processed [...]

Ten Things About the Heart that All Americans Should Know

There couldn’t be a better month than February to celebrate Heart Health Month although too many of us take this important organ for granted. We’ll give gift of hearts on Valentine’s Day but ignore our own heart health and how it affects us and our loved ones. So, why not use this February as the starting point for taking care of your heart all year long? FirstLantic can help you get started. Take our quiz below and get the facts. Answers are below the quiz but don’t peak! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. True or False How many people die from heart disease within the U.S. each year? [...]