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What is 'wellness?' How to define your personal health

"Wellness" has become a buzzword among the public, health care practitioners and legislators alike. But what exactly does it mean, and how can people benefit from it? According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), wellness is "an active process that promotes health and enhances quality of life."

"With the enactment of health care reform legislation earlier this year, the public is going to hear more and more about the importance of wellness, staying healthy and ultimately reducing health care costs caused by chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes," says ACA President Dr. Rick McMichael. "If you're interested in health and wellness, a good place to begin is by talking about it with a doctor of chiropractic."

A doctor of chiropractic (DC) will screen you for diseases, but he or she also will talk to you about your lifestyle and behaviors that may put you at risk for injury or illness. It important to note that chiropractic's approach is drug-free; instead of writing a prescription, a DC offers spinal adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, nutritional counseling and lifestyle modifications to move patients toward optimum function and wellness.

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From careers to busy social lives, people with diabetes have to manage more than just their condition.

More than 55 percent of people with type 2 diabetes say their hectic schedules get in the way of their management plans, according to a recent survey by the International Diabetes Center (IDC) and Abbott.

Stay balanced: health and lifestyle tips to better manage diabetes

"Diabetes shouldn't define the lives of people living with the condition," says Mother Love, author, TV personality, and ambassador for the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation.

Mother Love, who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1990, shares her tips on how to create a successful diabetes management plan:

* Take control of your diet: with nutrition products like Glucerna cereals, snack bars, and shakes are a convenient food choice.

* Get a move on: swim,
walk or do vigorous housework daily.

For more information about diabetes or how to create a management plan, consult your physician and visit glucerna.com.

With one in eight women projected to be diagnosed with breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, understanding what affects your risk and how to catch any warning signs early - not only for your own sake, but for the sakes of your loved ones- is more important than ever. There may not be a cure for breast cancer yet, but there is so much you can do to raise awareness and lower your risk.

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle

You can reduce your risk for breast cancer by leading a healthier lifestyle - start with simple changes, such as swapping one sugar-sweetened beverage a day for water, adding fruit and vegetables to your diet, or taking the dog for an extra-long walk.

2. Know your history and how to detect the symptoms

Despite a healthy lifestyle, if you have a family history of breast cancer, that adds to your risk. So, it's crucial to know if any of your close relatives have had the disease. In addition, there are factors you can be on the lookout for as warning signs at almost any age. The American Cancer Society recommends starting routine self-examinations in your 20's, so you can report any changes or concerns to your health care provider. You can also visit MayoClinic.com for more information. Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40.

3. Support research and the mission to find a cure

Great work has been done to improve the treatment of breast cancer and researchers are working tirelessly towards a cure. For more information on how to get involved in raising awareness and on the latest research and breakthroughs, visit BCRFCure.org.

More women are surviving breast cancer and living healthy and fulfilled lives thanks to early detection, advanced medical treatments and new options that may not have been available before. But because of their sometimes complicated medical histories, many of these survivors may have erroneously assumed they could not secure life insurance to protect their families after a diagnosis.

In some cases a breast cancer diagnosis may have meant a significant increase in the cost of coverage even years after successfully completing treatments. Some women also may have had to wait many years to qualify for life insurance coverage after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. But thanks to science and improved medical outcomes for women that story is changing.

One of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the country, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), recently changed its underwriting guidelines, to give breast-cancer survivors of both noninvasive and invasive cancers more favorable ratings for life insurance and disability income insurance coverage. Visit www.massmutual.bca.

Vlasta Duffy of Scottsdale, Ariz., was diagnosed with non- invasive breast cancer in 2009. She didn't have any family history, was only 41 at the time, and didn't fit the "at risk" category. Like many women in the workforce, her family's future came to mind when she first received her breast cancer diagnosis.