Healthy articles

Bulimia and type 1 diabetes are a potentially deadly combination. What should you know?

Many personal history, medical history, and environmental factors figure into the risk of developing an eating disorder. Researchers have found that some "obvious" causes of eating disorders don't always apply.

Family and friends can support recovery from eating disorders, but recovery ultimately depends on a change in self-image.

Do you have a drinking problem, and could you be an alcoholic? Let's take a good, honest, look.

Nope, "anger addiction" isn't a diagnosis, and no serious research has been devoted to this concept, either. There is, nonetheless, no doubt that anger can become deeply problematic. What can you do to turn things around?

People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart disease — but proactive steps can reduce their odds of falling victim to it. What do you need to know?

Diabetes patients have a higher risk of developing diabetic kidney disease. Why is that, and how can you prevent it?

Diabetics with uncontrolled sugar levels often experience nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy. What should everyone diagnosed with diabetes know about it?

People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. How can you recognize the signs, how is the condition diagnosed, and what treatment options are available?

Dealing with dementia in a loved one requires patience, ingenuity, understanding, and at least a modicum of a sense of humor. Here are seven things you probably didn't know about dementia that make your caregiving easier and your loved one's day lighter.