Are leg cramps keeping you up at night? Leg cramps are not only painful, but they are also a leading cause of fitful sleeping, insomnia and daytime fatigue. They speak to bigger problems too, such as dehydration, nutritional deficiencies and sometimes depression. Researchers believe that leg cramps are caused by an imbalance in one of… Read more »
Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck and helps regulate your metabolism, temperature, heartbeat, and more. An underactive thyroid—when the gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone (TH)—can bring on weight gain, sluggishness, depression, and increased sensitivity to cold. An overactive thyroid, on the other hand, happens… Read more »
Winter means dry cracked feet for many people. If you’re managing diabetes, you are at an increased risk of developing issues with your feet. Diabetes increases your risk of dry skin, calluses, corns, bunions, blisters and ulcers. And while these issues aren’t a big problem for the general population, your high blood sugar means they can become… Read more »