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Insulin, Diabetes and Related Terms (Definitions)

Insulin, Diabetes and Related Terms (Definitions)

Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)

A disease in which the body is unable to regulate the glucose (sugar) in the blood. In the type I form of diabetes, the body is unable to produce insulin. In type II diabetes (about 90% of cases) the body is unable to use insulin properly or doesn't produce enough insulin to manage blood glucose levels.

Dancing can lower risk of dying from heart disease

Dancing can lower risk of dying from heart disease

A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine based on data from 48,000 adults age 40 and older monitored over a decade with no heart disease at the start suggests that dancing keeps your heart healthy.

Ancestral Health Symposium 2016 Presentation - No Play, No Gain

Ancestral Health Symposium 2016 Presentation - No Play, No Gain

Despite appearing frivolous, play is essential for healthy human development. Not just for kids, but for adults too. This presentation will review the justifications for physical activity and discuss the importance of incorporating a play regimen to support optimal health, movement and life.