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03/06/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Study: Strength training can benefit those with diabetes by lowering liver fat and improving blood sugar levels

The liver plays an important role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, like Type 2 diabetes, Gaucher’s disease and hemochromatosis. As the largest organ and gland in the human body, the liver carries out over 500 tasks, including breaking down fats, regulating blood sugar levels and filtering out harmful compounds from the blood. However, the liver might struggle […]

12/31/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Obesity prevention: Dawn-to-sunset fasting can be used for weight management, say scientists

Fasting activates natural processes in the body that improve and support a person’s overall health. A recent study demonstrated that fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 days can increase levels of metabolism-related proteins that help control weight. A group of proteins called tropomyosins regulates the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Higher levels of these proteins increase the […]

12/16/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity

People struggling with obesity and its complications could benefit from fasting. A study presented at the recently concluded Digestive Disease Week, an exhibit sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association and other groups, revealed that a month of fasting can increase levels of proteins that protect against the adverse effects of diets high in added sugar and unhealthy fats. […]

10/30/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Polyphenols: They give green tea its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties

Obesity rates continue to increase globally, so researchers continue to find ways to minimize the risk and fight this epidemic. Researchers from Ohio State University found that polyphenols in green tea have anti-inflammatory properties and may lower the risk of obesity in mice. The researchers examined how green tea prevent weight gain or obesity. Obesity not only affects […]

10/21/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Prevent Type 2 diabetes by making these 3 important lifestyle changes

Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide. In the U.S. alone, statistics show that around 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death among Americans. Diabetes has two forms: Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is a result of the pancreas producing very little insulin. Type […]

10/16/2019 / By Grace Olson

Research suggests fasting can help men with Type 2 diabetes improve their glucose levels

Fasting can help men suffering from Type 2 diabetes improve their glucose levels, suggests researchers from the U.S. and Australia. Their study, which appeared in the journal Obesity, revealed fasting to be a novel alternative treatment for managing the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and up to 95 percent of these […]

10/02/2019 / By Edsel Cook

The Mediterranean diet can stop overeating and prevent weight gain, researchers find

The Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world for a good reason. A recent study showed that primates placed on this diet refrained from overeating and succeeded in keeping a healthy weight. In contrast, other primates that received a Western diet ate more food than they needed to. These overeaters became overweight. The discovery was made […]

09/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Delicious, nutritious, health-promoting: There are many reasons to eat an apple every day

The old saying is indeed true: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Many studies have explored the health benefits of apples. Here are just some evidence-based health benefits you can get from eating an apple: It can ward off cancers. Various studies examined the anti-cancer potential of apples. For example, a case-control study published in the […]

09/10/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Pigeon pea is packed with phytochemicals that can protect against multiple diseases

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a plant known for its many medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine in China and Brazil. Numerous studies have proven that pigeon pea possesses antioxidant, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and DNA-protective properties. However, not much is known about its mechanisms of action. In a recent study published in the journal Food Science and […]

08/26/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Eating breakfast will give you energy and jumpstart your metabolism

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, but not everyone benefits from eating breakfast. A study published in the Journal of Physiology revealed that eating breakfast directly affects how fat cells function in the body by changing the activity of genes involved in fat metabolism and insulin resistance. For the study, researchers […]

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