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Take Steps to Prevent Diabetes
My father and two of my grandparents suffered from type 2 diabetes. I'm concerned that I might be susceptible. What can I do, besides keeping my weight under control, to help prevent it?
Lunch & Learn Sessions Available
Need a speaker for your meeting? Below is a list of topics available through the Guernsey County Extension office. Each class is about 20-30 minutes long with time for questions and discussion. A fee of $ 20 is charged per class. Call the Extension Office at 489-5300 to schedule a class today.
Cut back on these foods for your health
The dietary guidelines tell us what we should eat. Do they also tell us what we shouldn't eat?
Natural Gas Drilling Could be Boon for Landowners, But Be Cautious
Eastern Ohio landowners interested in leasing their land for natural-gas drilling into the rich resources of the Marcellus Shale need to be aware that such leases can carry some financial risk if they're not cautious. And, potential risks to the environment could be serious.
Sugar intake can affect triglycerides
My triglyceride numbers are climbing a bit, and I was told to cut back on my added sugar intake. That surprised me -- I know that saturated fat and trans fat can affect blood cholesterol and triglycerides, but what does sugar have to do with it?
It's still a good idea to limit saturated fat.
Has saturated fat been redeemed? Someone told me that it's not as bad for the heart as people think, but I'm skeptical.
