Chronic Conditions

When choosing meals for kids with type 1 diabetes, aim for a balanced mix of complex carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It’s also important to time meals and snacks in accordance with insulin doses.

Whether you respond better to digital resources like smartphone apps or materials like planners and sticky notes, ADHD management tools can help in a variety of ways.

Paisley Taylor of Grand Rapids was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis a few years ago. The diagnosis has sparked a passion for advocacy in Paisley's mother, Taylor, who knows the condition does not define her daughter.

Music therapy experiences may include singing songs, playing instruments, writing music, or listening to music and analyzing the lyrics. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of health care and educational goals.

Breakouts on the skin can be frustrating and uncomfortable. When a breakout happens, there are ways to manage the discomfort and the affected areas. There are also some products, behaviors, and foods to avoid for managing breakouts.

Many triggers or allergies or allergens are found in the home or brought into the home from outside and continue to aggravate and trigger allergy symptoms in the supposed comfort of your own home. One of the most common culprits of allergens in the home is laundry and the laundry room.

It is important to know about your skin, allergies or sensitivities, and skin type whether or not you have a chronic condition. Depending on the severity and extent of chronic skin conditions, certain products or medications may need to be added to a skincare routine.

While no furry friend can truly be hypoallergenic, there are some dog breeds or types of pets are better choices for hopeful pet owners who have pet allergies. The cause of most pet allergies is not the pet itself, but the dust and dander that gets trapped in their fur, or allergens they carry inside on their fur.

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have hypertension. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure.

Learn how to spot the telltale signs of a new allergy’s development and where to go to receive qualified care and advice.

Are foods preventative medicine? When it comes to preventing diabetes, certain foods can help lower your risk. 

Holiday meals don’t have to be put on hold if you are celebrating with someone who has diabetes. We’ve got healthy tips for the special day.

Talking to a family member or close friend about your concerns related to changes in mental health and cognition as they age is not always an easy discussion.

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and it’s impacting children at an earlier age than ever before.

There are no clear symptoms of prediabetes, which makes the condition tough to detect. Monitoring your blood sugar decreases that risk.

An open line of communication and plenty of encouragement are two of the many ways your family can help manage a child’s epilepsy condition.

Unburger Grill owner Chris Oliver, a diabetic for the last 21 years, recommends some wintery, diabetes-friendly recipes and shares a few tips.

Seeing spots or experiencing wavy vision should not be ignored, especially if someone is diabetic. Here are some common eye symptoms to pay attention to.

We throw bags of chips and boxes of crackers and snacks into our grocery carts. But what effects do those processed foods have on our diet?

Diabetics monitoring their daily diet have a lot to keep track of. We look at how sugar alternatives affect blood sugar levels.