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07/29/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Working and eating at night increases your risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to new study

People who either work or eat at night are more at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. The study published in the journal Diabetes Care revealed that people who periodically work the night shift are more at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study was carried out by a team […]

06/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Improve your insulin resistance with resistance exercise

People suffering from Type 2 diabetes have a new reason to take up muscle-building resistance training. In an American Physiological Society article, a Japanese study recently reported that this particular type of physical regimen could increase the effectiveness of a protein that controls the rate at which it absorbs glucose. Resistance exercise could therefore be […]

06/08/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Diabetic patients can improve the function of their blood vessels by doing resistance-based interval exercise

The importance of exercise to long-term health management is widely known, but a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology further emphasized the fact. The research revealed that resistance-based interval exercises can improve endothelial function and blood flow in sufferers of Type 2 diabetes. The study compared the effects of cardiovascular […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Being unfit is just as bad as diabetes in terms of being at risk of cardiovascular disease

The phrase, “I’ll exercise tomorrow,” is probably one of the many promises that we hardly keep. Mostly, due to our busy schedules, we opt for munching on our comfort foods than jogging or hitting the gym to relieve our stress. This scenario often leads to a person becoming unfit which leads to certain health risks. […]

06/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

There’s no such thing as “healthy obesity” – scientists say that people who are 30 pounds or more overweight developed metabolic syndrome within 10 years

People who are overweight should lose some weight even if they do not have high blood pressure or any other heart disease risk, according to scientists. This is because a study has found that people who are 30 pounds or more overweight are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome within 10 years. This also increases their […]

05/15/2018 / By Vicki Batts

PROVEN: Sugar-free diet drinks are NOT healthier; artificial sweeteners still cause obesity and diabetes

Artificial sweeteners have been heralded by weight-conscious folks looking to cut calories for the last few decades. It’s hard to ignore the fact that dieters and health-conscious people alike have been led to believe that choosing a sugar substitute over the real thing is actually their best option — but is that really true? Research […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to detox yourself from sugar: A day-by-day guide

Did you know that quitting sugar can help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and liver disease? These health conditions have two things in common: Sugar as a culprit, and they all have a place in the list of top 15 causes of death. If your diet consists of sugar-rich foods, your blood pressure can skyrocket. […]

05/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Pregnant women who exercise are 20% less likely to develop gestational diabetes

According to research, working out regularly can benefit everyone, especially expectant mothers. Results from a recent study, which was spearheaded by experts from the University of Iowa (UI), revealed that expectant mothers who were in better shape before pregnancy had a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes. The researcher’s findings emphasized the need to maintain physical fitness before […]

04/29/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

A third of cancer cases are related to obesity and dietary choices

For many, cancer is a scary word associated with complex causes like genetics, exposure to radiation and harmful chemicals, among others. But food and nutrition practitioners, along with other health professionals say that a third of cancer cases are linked to obesity and dietary choices. In a report published in the Journal of the Academy […]

04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes

Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with […]

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