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Loneliness a Bigger Health Threat than Diabetes and Lack of Exercise

Loneliness a Bigger Health Threat than Diabetes and Lack of Exercise

SEOUL, Jan5. (Korea Bizwire) – Research indicates that loneliness is as bad for one’s health as a lack of exercise and diabetes. The English journal Daily Mail reported that a research team at the University of North Carolina discovered that relationships with others during adolescent and senior years influence one’s health greatly after studying the [...]

Diabetes Alert: Blood Sugar Should be Checked Among Those Over 40

Diabetes Alert: Blood Sugar Should be Checked Among Those Over 40

SEOUL, Nov.15 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of patients with diabetes, the most common chronic disease, is increasing continuously. Caution is needed as the illness is directly related to one’s lifestyle. According to data analyzed by the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, the number of patients treated for diabetes increased 19 percent from 2,170,000 [...]

Generations X, Y Are Twice as Likely to Be Managing Their Type 2 Diabetes Without Medications

Generations X, Y Are Twice as Likely to Be Managing Their Type 2 Diabetes Without Medications

NEW YORK, April, 9, 2014 (Korea Bizwire)–Buffeted by an uncertain economy and rising treatment costs, diabetes  (Type 2) patients in Generations X and Y (roughly ages 20 to 48) are  more likely than older sufferers to be managing their condition without  medication, doctor guidance, or even testing, says a new GfK report.  The latest Roper [...]