Most people are aware by now that the lack of physical activity that plagues the globe is directly related to the increase in obesity. Obesity has been linked to health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In … Read More
Food addiction is real. “Hello, my name is {blank}, and I’m a food addict.” Sound far-fetched? It may not be. A symposium aimed at deciphering the research surrounding food addiction found that consumption of certain foods (those high in sugar … Read More
Diabetes a concern? With 366 million diabetic people (and growing!) around the world, it should be. Fortunately, there’s something you can do to help prevent getting diabetes. It’s something you should be doing already anyway: exercising! Most people are aware … Read More
We’ve all heard that milk does a body good — but just how good? It turns out that adequate dairy consumption may lead to reduced belly fat and reduced risk of disease. This study tested the possibility that a diet … Read More
Diabetes a concern? Maybe it’s time to start lifting those weights and incorporate more muscle-building exercises into your daily routine. Excess body weight and a lack of exercise have long been known to contribute to insulin resistance, a condition in … Read More
Diabetes drug users should beware of a potential increased risk of cancer, reports HealthDay. According to a new study, those who have prescriptions for the diabetes drugs Januvia or Byetta are at a heightened risk of pancreatic cancer, while Byetta … Read More
Diabetes doubles your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study out of Japan. The study followed a little over 1,000 adults aged 60+, who didn’t have memory problems at the beginning of the study. At the start of … Read More
Omega-3 fatty acids have received a lot of press coverage lately, including a new article about how they may impair chemotherapy treatment. Before you write off omega-3 fatty acids entirely, however, learn more about the benefits of the acids. 1. … Read More
Diabetes is a growing epidemic, with a recent report announcing that 366 million people worldwide are diabetic. Therefore, it is important to find ways to prevent developing diabetes in the first place. Fortunately a new study may have found a … Read More
Who knew that there were so many different types of blueberries? The common species consumed in North America, V. corymbosum, is actually one of many species found in the Western Hemisphere. Evidence from a recent study suggests that species found … Read More
In the past several years, some research has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids, usually considered a health panacea, could actually increase your risk for type 2 diabetes. A recent study contends that’s just not true. While lifestyle choices, such as … Read More
