diabetes
Did you know...there are 5 keys to living a healthy life with diabetes?
Diabetes poses big problems for Harlem. We provide the five most important steps YOU can take to improve your health
Did you know...knowing the facts about type 1 diabetes can save your life?
What is Type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes means your body can't make insulin at all or makes very little of it. This happens because your immune system starts attacking the only organ that produces insulin: the pancreas.
Did you know...getting the facts about type 2 diabetes can save your life?
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes means your body is insulin-resistant. At first, your body produces insulin but does not use that insulin correctly. After time, your pancreas, which is the only organ that produces insulin, is no longer able to make it at all.
Did you know...knowing the facts about diabetes can save your life?
Diabetes poses big problems for Harlem. For example, people in East Harlem who have diabetes are twice as likely to die of the disease as people who live in other parts of the city!
Did you know…you can improve your cholesterol by eating fiber?
Why is high cholesterol a problem?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that your body can make and is also found in foods that come from animals like cheese, meat, and eggs. Your body needs some cholesterol, but when blood cholesterol is too high it can lead to heart disease. In our blood, there are two main types of cholesterol:
Harlem Word: Emmanuel Durham -- Helen B. Atkinson Center and health in Harlem
Emmanuel L. Durham, MHSA, Center Director of Community Healthcare Network Helen B. Atkinson Health Center discusses the work of the Helen B. Atkinson Center and the health issues affecting Harlem.
Did you know… exercise can really help people with diabetes?
More than one in 10 adults in Central and East Harlem have diabetes-this rate is higher than anywhere else in Manhattan, and one of the highest rates in NYC. This disease can make it more likely for you to develop other serious health problems like strokes, heart attacks,
Ten tips to improve your metabolism and control your weight and health forever!
Join the Healthbuzz for our informative and complimentary 2nd Wednesday of the month series on Wednesday June 8th and learn the 10 tips that will help you take control of your weight and manage your health naturally. Come and learn the most effective drug free steps you can take now to affect your health! Discussion topics include;
Health and Wellness Discussion in Harlem
Are you tired of fad diets? Do you want to prevent and control Diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart disease naturally?
