healthy aging life

  Whether it’s finding a career that fits you, you’re fresh out of school and looking for a job, or been in the workforce for years and looking for a change, it’s tough out there. And you want the best of both worlds — something with plenty of opportunities and pays well, but also something you have a passion for that you can see yourself doing for as long as you want to be doing it. Investigate one of these careers. Industrial Electrician With a lack of qualified workers, the industrial sector is beneficial for those who are prepared to take on the important job of installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machines and equipment. Jobs in trades are  in demand  — and there are some  great jobs for women in trades  right now Aerospace Engineer This isn't the kind of career path you decide to enter lightly but with the growth in the aerospace sector expected to continue, it might be something to consider. Software Engineer or Designer This field w...

Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar is chronically high, just not so high as to be classified as actual diabetes. But the condition comes with health risks just the same, not the least of which is the much higher chance of developing full blown type 2 diabetes. When that happens, you will need to monitor your blood sugar every single day and give yourself injections of insulin when necessary. You’ll be at greater risk for diseases affecting the heart, kidneys, and pancreas, as well as strokes. The overall lifespan for a diabetic tends to be about 10 years shorter than the average. If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, it is important to make lifestyle changes right away. When you do, you can avoid diabetes and actually reverse the prediabetes entirely. If you are overweight (one of the major risk factors for prediabetes), shedding just 10-15 pounds can greatly improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control. In order to combat prediabetes, your best strategy is...