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Learning to administer the primary test for those with diabetes

Myths about diabetes abound, and they could get in the way of your taking proper action to keep the disease under control. Here, we help you and those in your care smash 10 popular misperceptions.

Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet

How to get your loved one with diabetes to take the proper meds at the right time

How to get your loved one with diabetes to make some moves for the better

Fighting one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes

How to manage diabetes with long-term weight control

Try not to hit a sour note with sweeteners

Learning the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems

Keeping blood glucose levels under control can help prevent many diabetes-related problems, including dementia.

Foot infections are a serious concern for anyone with diabetes. Here's what to look for and how to prevent them.

Keeping an eye out for the leading causes of death among those with diabetes

Preserving the healthy smile of your loved one with diabetes

Avoiding the dangers of diabetic retinopathy and other vision problems

Tips to make your life easier while making your loved one's healthier

What makes this diabetes-related hormone so important to you and the person you care for

What to do when insulin isn't prescribed

Learning about natural production and synthetic use of this diabetes-related hormone

Healthy lessons for kids and parents

Guides to kid-friendly, health-conscious fun

Learning to keep a watchful eye while instilling independent responsibility

Involving the child while avoiding self-care burnout

Communication is the key to preparation

Managing the lines of communication among your diabetes-care team

Your first line of defense and assistance in caring for your loved one with diabetes

Other physicians, nurses, therapists and experts to assist you in caring for your loved one with diabetes

Is this the makings of the magic elixir to squelch heart disease?

Tips for Getting Necessary Sleep

How to exercise to establish healthful body alignment

Setting the family's sights on glaucoma

How to have the conversation you've likely been putting off

How trained support helps those caring for people with dementia

Rapid weight loss may be an indicator

New use for an ancient practice

Patience is a virtue some caregivers have trouble keeping

Study indicates heritage can determine early or late detection of disease

Discovering a caregiver's most important asset

Expert advice on reducing your chances of acquiring this disease

Antipsychotic Drugs Increase Death Risk

Facing feeding challenges when caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's

Exercise Can Ease Pain

Putting on pounds can give your knees a pounding

How to assist if stairs are difficult to maneuver

Why you shouldn't neglect preventive measures

News on new personal dialysis machines

Being organized and showing self-discipline go a long way to preventing Alzheimer's

How to stay safe in the kitchen—during the holidays and year-round

The risks from antacids for those with osteoporosis

One way to avoid an in-hospital infection

How time spent in your car can affect your chances of getting skin cancer

News about MR spectography

Studies indicate the effect the hair-loss medicine can have on tests for prostate cancer

Beware the high price of caring for someone with cancer

Raising awareness about how to prevent colorectal cancer (“colon cancer”)—the third leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States

Top tips for self-care

A New Anti-Nausea Patch Hits The Market

Multiple meds make for mix-up mayhem

Tips for managing skin conditions caused by cancer treatment

What You Need to Know About IBC

When it comes to detecting signs of skin cancer, teamwork counts

Can Beta Blockers Help Before Surgery?

Studies show best ways to quit smoking

Finding the differences in how COPD affects men and women

Tips for breathing easy on your next trip

Discover the benefits of a daily glass

Linking depression to anticipated heart attacks

Helping those with and fending off osteoporosis to align their spine

How to Increase It

How to exercise to positively impact cardiovascular function, bone strength and mental well-being

A guide to health professionals you and your loved ones may see for diabetes

A certified nurse educator separates fact from fiction and prompts you to put knowledge into action

Here are some recommendations for daily health from the ADA

The more you know, the more you’ll be able to offer concrete help.

Triglyceride fats linked to nerve damage

Caring for someone with diabetes? Here are some ideas for where you can find help.

Beware of Vision Trouble

Tips on easing mealtime difficulties

A site to help you learn more and increase your connections

The Alzheimer's Association and SNAPforSeniors make life easier for caregivers

The facts for maintaining healthy feet

The Freedom Tent helps the handicapped enjoy the great outdoors

A new, non-surgical way to diagnose a serious gastrointestinal problem

Associating diabetes with erectile dysfunction...and what can be done about it

How song soothes those in need of care

The Importance of Being Safe with Sound

A free tool works to empower patients and caregivers

If you see a sign of stoke, act on it. Here's why.

How to be smart about your heart and what you need to know—especially if you're a woman

Tips to spot trouble

Compassionate compromise is the key play

Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walking your way to heart health

Learning good caregiver communication

Tips on what to say—and what not to say—from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

For cancer patients and their caregivers in need of a place to stay while in treatment, there is hope—Hope Lodges.

Blood-pressure-lowering ideas from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Exercises to help battle osteoporosis

Helping your doctor pinpoint the cause