A recent study found that short and long term high blood sugars appear to affect memory negatively. Researchers looked at fasting blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c and established that both were connected to reduced performance on memory tests.
Are you ready for a challenge? Then let’s take a trip together–just me, you, and diabetes. Another travel season is upon us, with all of the challenges and frustrations that it entails for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It might not simple or easy to manage, but it should be rewarding if […]
Too much sitting increasingly looks like a health risk all its own. Researchers at Northwestern University say that for people 60 and older, each additional hour a day spent sitting increases the risk of becoming physically disabled by about 50 percent — no matter how much exercise they get.
Whatever the excuse — maybe you don’t like the texture or the taste — you’re plain and simple not getting all an apple has to offer by peeling it first. Here are some very powerful reasons to never remove the skin again.
Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily mean settling for less tasty foods or going over budget, especially for diabetes patients. A low-glycemic diet — high in fiber and protein — is recommended for most diabetics to help control blood sugar levels and weight.
Getting fit no longer requires a pencil-and-paper workout plan or a hardback diet book. The latest apps can aid your fitness goals through interactive features, instant stats and tips, and GPS technology, as well as inspiration of the monetary variety.
Dr. Davis’s central tenant is that genetic manipulations of modern wheat have somehow altered our ability to properly metabolize it. Unfortunately, there isn’t any scientific evidence backing Dr. Davis’s claims. The Wheat Belly Diet erases wheat from the nutrition plan. Is this the best idea?
Studies have shown that those with higher magnesium intake are 10-47% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. In the U.S., however, only about 50% of the population achieve the recommended dietary allowance of magnesium, which is 400-420 mg/day for men and 300-310 mg/day for women.
Next time you find yourself craving your favorite food, know that you’ve got options! Brad Gruno of Brad’s Raw Foods — and the author of a new book, “Brad’s Raw Made Easy” — says you don’t have to sacrifice taste or fun to avoid feeling bloated or packing on the pounds.
Trying to lose weight — whether it’s to boost heart health, keep sleep apnea at bay or have more energy — has unique challenges in our super-sized society. That doesn’t mean shedding pounds is impossible.
If you were to describe The Perfect Food, it might go something like this: healthful, delicious, bigger than a morsel and filling enough to fight hunger for hours. “Foods that promote satiety” — a feeling of lasting fullness — “do exist,” insists Dr. David Katz, founder of the Yale University Prevention Research Center.
Some experts like Jenny Ruhl at Blood Sugar 101 say that even whole soy can hurt you. “Too much soy is the last thing anyone with diabetes needs to do to themselves.” Is this true?
Yoga increases flexibility and reduces stress, but the practice can do more than help you twist your body into pretzel shapes and find inner peace. These hidden benefits will help you in the kitchen, office and bedroom — and will give you five new reasons to show off your yoga skills
You might be thinking that you know what to do: keeping your blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure in range; managing your weight; eating healthy; getting regular exercise; not smoking. Yes, these things are all important but there’s more you can do.
What if you could lose weight, improve your memory, and boost your heart health just by lying around? You can! Sort of. Science is revealing that sleep is critical for every system in your body.
If you consider yourself a healthy eater, you’ve probably come to rely on a few nutritious standbys, like lean protein, steamed veggies and whole grains. But how many times a week can you have grilled chicken, steamed broccoli and brown rice for dinner before you’re banging you head against the wall?
You may be killing it at work, but is work killing you? Incorporate these three simple changes into your regular schedule to feel healthy, be happy and still maintain your rock-star status at the office.
Getting through airport security with diabetes can be a pain. Katharine Gordon, Director of the Legal Advocate Program at the American Diabetes Association, works with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make it a little easier, safer, and more pleasant for all involved.
The rumor: Slapping the snooze button actually makes you more sleepy. It’s said hitting the snooze button can actually make me more tired throughout the day. Is it true?
When it comes to weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. “While complete diet makeovers can be overwhelming, focusing on small simple changes makes healthy eating more manageable and sustainable over the long term,” says Kelly Pritchett, RD, Ph.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics