Once you find out you have cancer, the first thing you want to do is to get rid of it. That's only natural. Get it the heck out of my body. But is this really the smartest thing to do? In many cases, I don't think so. And now a new study is bearing me out on this.

If you're diabetic, the odds are pretty good that you were told that all you have to do to avoid the various complications of diabetes is to keep your blood sugar in balance. But is that really all you have to do? A new study says no. There's more to treating diabetes than simply controlling blood sugar.

As you age, you know how important it is to stay active. I encourage everyone to exercise at a level that's appropriate for their abilities. But it's important to be aware of your limitations to avoid injury or making any existing conditions worse.