Your Health

A central part of staying healthy is also one of the best therapies for diabetes. What is it, you may ask? Physical Activity! The benefits of exercise are many — from weight loss to improving stress and anxiousness, to lowering blood glucose.

Diabetes is a serious condition that is becoming more common every day. This disease affects more than 37.3 million people in the U.S., which is about 11.3% of the population.

Among its many benefits, sleep is restorative, playing a role in muscle repair, protein synthesis, tissue growth and hormone release. It reduces stress — sharpening the mind and improving judgment — and also improves memory.

Medicare now covers several tests, items, and services related to COVID-19. Find out more.

Despite the name, vascular surgeons do more than surgery. They advise patients on various ways to treat and manage vascular issues, whether that be by medication or lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise. The goal is always to match the patient with the best treatment option.