Healthy Life Articles

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), more than 10% of the population has diabetes, and each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with this chronic disease. While the statistics are alarming, there's a lot someone with diabetes can do to live a healthier, longer life.

Whether you've just been diagnosed, are at high risk for complications or need a refresher on how to control your blood sugar, Holland Hospital can help you manage your diabetes‚ instead of letting it manage you.

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You might know the signs of stroke, but did you know this debilitating, potentially life-threatening event has a gender bias? According to the American Stroke Association, stroke claims the lives of more women than men.

A woman’s elevated stroke risk may be related to a variety of factors, including:

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With streaming TV, constant social media pings and ever-present work and family responsibilities, is it any wonder many of us find it difficult to maintain our focus? Regardless of profession or lifestyle, we all need to concentrate to finish tasks and job requirements, recall critical information, and avoid traffic accidents.

 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many things, including the value of our relationships—and this extends beyond human connections. Although contact with other people has been limited over the past year and a half, our furry friends have helped fill the gap when it comes to our emotional and mental health.

In fact, a poll from the University of Michigan recently revealed about 10% of all US adults between the ages of 50 and 80 adopted a new pet between March 2020 and January 2021.

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