“Anatomy of An Illness, author Norman Cousins cited laughter as an effective tool for promoting the healing process. In Cousins’ words, Laughter is internal jogging.”

NationalHumorMonth.org

“In many respects, Alzheimer’s is a brain form of diabetes. Even in the earliest stages of disease, the brain’s ability to metabolize sugar is reduced. Normally, insulin plays a big role in helping the brain take up sugar from the blood. But, in Alzheimer’s, insulin is not very effective in the brain. Consequently, the brain cells practically starve to death.”

Dr Oz (Dr.Oz.com)

“The key is to controlling your DIABETES is to be living a healthy life!”

CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

“Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes depend on a combination of risk factors such as your genes and lifestyle.”

National Institute of  Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

“The annual cost of diabetes in medical expenses and lost productivity rose for $98 billion in 1997 to $132 billion in $2002 to $174 billion in 2007.  The cost is staggering.  One out of every 5 U.S. federal health care dollars is spent treating people with diabetes. The average yearly health care costs for a person without diabetes is 2,560 dollars; for a person with diabetes that figure soars to $11,744. Much of the human and financial costs can be avoided with proven diabetes prevention and management steps.”

American Diabetes Association,

“For many children, symptoms improve with age and behavioral treatment. During adolescence, some children with ASD may become depressed or experience behavioral problems, and their treatment may need some modification as they transition to adulthood.”

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

“The latest analysis estimates that 1 in 68 children has ASD.”

CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

“Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, just above your breastbone.  Treatment depends on the type of nodule. A goiter can sometimes occur when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).”

MAYO Clinic

“Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain important hormones.  Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely to have hypothyroidism.  It upsets normal balance of chemical reactions in your body.  Unlikely symptoms in the early stages, but over time, untreated it can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.”

MAYO Clinic