Jenna Fanelli

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Jenna Fanelli

The things you do as soon as you wake up do more than just set the tone for the rest of your day—they can actually improve your health. For example, a few simple tweaks to your morning routine can go a long way toward better blood sugar control and warding off diabetes-related health problems. Here, experts reveal their top tips for keeping your blood glucose levels steady in the A.M. and beyond.

1 week ago | womansworld.com | Jenna Fanelli

You’d never know Ree Drummond is a first-time grandmother based on the way she is absolutely excelling at grandbaby duties! Ree has been outspoken about the uncertainties regarding becoming a grandparent since her eldest daughter Alex announced her pregnancy, but it’s clear that The Pioneer Woman (endearingly called ReeRee in her new role) is already beyond loved by five-month-old granddaughter Sofia.

1 week ago | firstforwomen.com | Jenna Fanelli

Home Find out whether temporary relief with deferment or forbearance may be right for you We're navigating both a tricky student loan repayment and a general economic landscape. New updates are always surfacing, but recently, the federal student loan repayment pause ended, and borrowers who are unable or haven't resumed making payments may have the funds involuntarily collected. If you're at risk of having wages and other benefits garnished for student debt, you do have options.

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Jenna Fanelli

Keeping your blood sugar in check is important for everyone—not just those living with diabetes. Consistently-high glucose can lead to a variety of health issues in both the short- and long-term, so knowing your target numbers and tracking specific patterns is a necessity. But, how do you know your individual parameters, especially if you’ve just started self-monitoring?

2 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Jenna Fanelli

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but following closely behind (affecting an estimated 5 to 10 percent of people with dementia) is a particular type that stems from cardiovascular damage. Here, experts share everything you should know about vascular dementia symptoms and how to mitigate risk factors. What is vascular dementia? Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) refers to a spectrum of cognitive dysfunction due to disease of the blood vessels in the brain.