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Pathways to Wellness explores the intersection between Type II Diabetes and Type III Diabetes, helping readers understand the link between metabolic health and cognitive health.

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Our content is crafted to inspire practical lifestyle modifications, from food and movement to stress reduction and daily routines that support long-term wellness.

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A group of runners participates in the Chicago Marathon on a sunny day in downtown Chicago, with tall buildings, race banners, and spectators lining the street. One runner in the foreground is shirtless, wearing sunglasses, a headband, a red scarf, and themed running socks while mid-stride.

November 22, 2025

Crossing the Finish Line: A Scientific & Personal Journey Through the Chicago Marathon 4:35

This post explores the scientific and personal dimensions of running the 2025 Chicago Marathon. From metabolic adaptations to cognitive resilience and fundraising for diabetes research, it highlights how movement and mission intertwine. Finishing in 4:35 and raising $2,525 showcases the power of purpose-driven endurance.

A calm imaging research suite with a PET scanner, brain scan screens, and clinicians reviewing tau patterns with care.

October 13, 2025

Seeing Alzheimer’s Spread: How Tau Imaging Is Changing the Research Picture

Tau PET imaging is helping researchers see where Alzheimer’s-related tau accumulates, how it relates to symptoms, and why imaging still has access and interpretation limits.

Side-by-side illustration of a beer belly showing visceral fat around organs versus a toned abdomen after running, highlighting the impact of exercise on abdominal obesity and diabetes risk.

September 8, 2025

From Beer Belly to Finish Line: Running for Health and the Chicago Diabetes Project

Visceral fat—the deeply hidden belly fat fueled by beer and lifestyle—raises diabetes and heart disease risk. Training for a marathon not only burns this harmful fat but also reshapes habits, making alcohol fade from priority. Join Mindful Diabetes Inc. in the Chicago Marathon for the Chicago Diabetes Project – “Cells on the Run”, and see how running transforms both body and mind.

A warm neuron illustration showing healthy tau proteins stabilizing microtubule tracks inside an axon.

August 14, 2025

Beyond the Tangle: How Tau and Brain Immune Cells May Drive Neuronal Stress

Tau is more than the tangle seen under a microscope; Alzheimer’s research is increasingly focused on soluble tau, synaptic stress, and the immune cells responding around neurons.

A peaceful nighttime bedroom scene blended with a softly glowing brain and circadian light patterns near the window.

July 11, 2025

Sleep and the Aging Brain: What Patterns of Rest May Reveal About Dementia Risk

Sleep patterns may reveal something important about brain, vascular, and metabolic health, but dementia research still has to separate cause, consequence, and shared risk.

Cross-section of a femur bone under a bright sun with centered health-themed text

June 2, 2025

From Rays to Resilience: How Sunlight Builds Better Bones

Sunlight plays a crucial role in bone health by enabling vitamin D production, which is essential for calcium absorption and skeletal strength. Especially for individuals managing diabetes, maintaining optimal vitamin D levels supports bone integrity and metabolic balance. Learn how to safely incorporate sunlight into your wellness routine and protect your bones for life.

A warm clinical research workflow showing a blood draw, specimen tube, laboratory testing, brain imaging screens, and a clinician reviewing Alzheimer’s biomarker results.

May 14, 2025

A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? What Emerging Biomarkers Could Really Tell Us

Blood biomarkers are moving Alzheimer’s research toward earlier, less invasive clues, but they still need careful interpretation beside symptoms, medical history, and confirmatory testing.

People enjoying a peaceful summer day with diabetes care items in a shaded park

April 15, 2025

Hot Days, Healthy Ways: Managing Blood Sugar in the Summer Months

As temperatures rise, so do the challenges—and opportunities—for managing diabetes. From staying hydrated to adjusting insulin routines and vacation planning, this summer survival guide helps you stay in control and enjoy the season. Dive into seasonal wellness with Mindful Diabetes Inc. and the Pathways to Wellness series.

A vibrant bowl of antioxidant-rich foods, including berries, dark chocolate, nuts, and leafy greens, placed on a wooden table.

March 18, 2025

Antioxidants & Brain Health: A Powerful Defense Against Type III Diabetes

Antioxidants are powerful allies in protecting the brain from oxidative stress, a major contributor to Type III diabetes and cognitive decline. By incorporating nutrient-rich foods like berries, nuts, and dark chocolate, along with healthy lifestyle choices, we can fortify brain function and overall health. Join Mindful Diabetes Inc. in exploring how antioxidants shield the mind and enhance well-being!