Can I Lower My Risk of Getting Diabetes?

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Can I Lower My Risk of Getting Diabetes?

Another busy week at Click For Fitness.

Our previous newsletters this week: Gestational Diabetes, Are You a Woman With Diabetes?, The Glycemic Index Diet Review, Fitness For Free. 

We continue our journey into Diabetes and gear up for American Diabetes Month with:

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Fitness For Free

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Fitness For Free

Want to work out but think you can’t afford it? Think again. Consider these free/low-cost alternatives to a pricey gym membership. Read More…

The Glycemic Index Diet Review

The Glycemic Index Diet Review

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The Glycemic Index Diet Review

Glycemic index diet is a general term for weight-loss diets that are based on your blood sugar level. Many popular commercial diets, diet books and diet websites revolve around the glycemic index, including Nutrisystem, the Zone diet and Sugar Busters. But, what’s behind all the claims? We present to you: READ MORE…

Are You a Woman With Diabetes?

If you are a woman with diabetes, you have plenty of company. The American Diabetes Association estimates that about 9.3 million women - 8.7% of all women over age 20 - have diabetes. This breaks down to: 

• 4.7% of white females *

• 12.6% of black females *

• 11.3% of Mexican-American females *

As these figures illustrate, minority women are more likely to have diabetes than are their white counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Interestingly, women in general are more likely to have diabetes than are men. Read More…

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that is first seen in a pregnant woman who did not have diabetes before she was pregnant. Some women have more than one pregnancy affected by gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually shows up in the middle of pregnancy.  Doctors most often test for it between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. Read More…

Am I Diabetic?

Am I Diabetic?

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Am I Diabetic?

Our previous Newsletters this week covered high cholesterol Your High Cholesterol is Killing You and parenting Are You a Super Parent?  

We shift our focus to Diabetes in recognition of American Diabetes Month (November). This will be the first of many posts addressing Diabetes in the coming weeks.

With nearly 26 million children and adults in America living with diabetes, and another 79 million at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the disease is taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on our country.  Yet, most Americans don’t consider diabetes a serious matter. We start the journey with: READ MORE…

Are You a Super Parent?

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Are You a Super Parent?

Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world - and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. 

Here are some child-rearing tips that can help you feel more fulfilled as a parent - and enjoy your kids more, as well. Read More…

Your High Cholesterol is Killing You

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Your High Cholesterol is Killing You

Welcome to our 10th Newsletter in October. 

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. 

When you have high cholesterol, you may develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits make it difficult for enough blood to flow through your arteries. Your heart may not get as much oxygen-rich blood as it needs, which increases the risk of a heart attack. Decreased blood flow to your brain can cause a stroke. 

High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) can be inherited, but is often preventable and treatable. A healthy diet, regular exercise and sometimes medication can go a long way toward reducing high cholesterol. 

We explore this issue with: READ MORE…

The Sugar Monster

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The Sugar Monster

Welcome to our 9th Newsletter in October. 

This has been a busy week for us at Click For Fitness. 

Our previous newsletters this week: 

Hello Exercise, Goodbye Stress 

I’m Pregnant and I’m Hungry 

The Colors Of Health 

I Have Some Questions About Birth Control Pills 

If you’re like many people, you may be eating and drinking more sugar than ever because it’s added to so many foods and beverages. It’s thought that added sugar may be one of the factors in the rise in obesity and other health problems. We explore this topic with: READ MORE…

I Have Some Questions About Birth Control Pills

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I Have Some Questions About Birth Control Pills

If you use the birth control pill - that is, an oral contraceptive - you’re probably happy with its convenience and reliability. Still, you may have some questions about the potential effects of the birth control pill on your overall health.

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The Colors of Health

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The Colors Of Health

A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. To get the amount that’s recommended, most people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they currently eat every day. 

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I'm Pregnant and I'm Hungry

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I’m Pregnant and I’m Hungry

 We continue our dedication to Maternal Health with: READ MORE…

Hello Exercise, Goodbye Stress

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Hello Exercise, Goodbye Stress

You know that exercise does your body good, but you’re too busy and stressed to fit it into your routine. Hold on a second - there’s good news when it comes to exercise and stress. 

Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to weightlifting, can act as a stress reliever. If you’re not an athlete or even if you’re downright out of shape, you can still make a little exercise go a long way toward stress management. Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief - and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan with: READ MORE…

Do You Have a Birth Plan?

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Do You Have a Birth Plan?

Welcome to our 4th Newsletter in October. 

In the happy days of early pregnancy, you’re probably thinking of baby names and planning to shop for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem extremely far off - which makes this the perfect time to start planning for the arrival of your baby by creating a birth plan that details your wishes.

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Who Will Care For You During Your Pregnancy and Childbirth?

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Who Will Care For You During Your Pregnancy and Childbirth?

Our continuing focus for October is education and support for Maternal Health and child health.

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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Welcome to our 2nd Newsletter in October.

We continue our dedication to Maternal Health with: Read More…

Birth

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Birth

Click For Fitness is celebrating Maternal Health in October. 

Click For Fitness is donating 100% of Click Mother  proceeds to Every Mother Counts.  

Every Mother Counts is an advocacy and mobilization campaign to increase education and support for maternal and child health. 

Every Mother Counts seeks to engage new audiences to better understand the challenges and the solutions while encouraging them to take action to improve the lives of girls and women worldwide. 

We start our October journey into the world of maternal health with:

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