“We know that improving diets tends to be hard, but adding a single food is easy,” explained Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center and lead author of the research team. “Our theory is that if a highly nutritious, satiating food like walnuts is added to the diet, there are dual benefits: […]
In a recently published study, researchers aimed to examine the effects acute sleep deprivation has on food purchasing choices in a “mock supermarket.”
In the past, we’ve written about the possible health benefits of cinnamon for people with diabetes, and comments from our readers have indicated that many find this spice to be a useful addition to their diabetes management regimen. Now a new meta-analysis has found further evidence supporting the benefits of cinnamon for people with diabetes.
Who doesn’t wish for more energy at least a few dozen times a day? Of course, you know that a good night’s sleep, regular exercise, and effective stress management can give you a much-needed boost. But to further figure out why you’re slumping, you need to pinpoint the energy-sucks in your diet
Supplemental resveratrol should be considered as an adjunct to standard anti-diabetic agents in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, according to two studies conducted at the University of Medical Sciences in Iran and JSS University in India.
When hunger strikes in the middle of the afternoon, reaching for a giant cookie, sugary candy bar, or bag of greasy potato chips can be the trigger that derails a day of healthy eating. But snacks don’t have to be your diet downfall – they can actually help you stick with your diabetes meal plan.
Nutritionists have rhapsodized about the various benefits of broccoli — the cruciferous vegetable is stuffed with vitamins A, B, K, C, as well as nutrients such as potassium, zinc and fiber — and arthritis sufferers may soon join them.
If you’re a pregnant woman, probably one of the last things you want to hear is that you have gestational diabetes. Your thoughts might range from, “What did I do to cause this?” to “Will my baby be OK?” First, keep in mind that it’s perfectly normal to feel scared and worried.
In a 12-week long pilot study, the effect vinegar has on markers of type 2 diabetes was analyzed. The study consisted of 14 participants who consumed 750 mg of acetic acid in a beverage or 40 mg of acetic acid in a pill twice a day during meals.
New research from The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger found that more than 10 percent of seniors are hungry, and the incidence of senior starvation is on the rise. Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama rank the highest numbers of hungry seniors, while Virginia, Minnesota and North Dakota have the lowest rates.
Too tired, too bored, too stressed — there are plenty of excuses for not exercising. But they don’t outweigh the benefits. Find out how to challenge even your best exercise excuses.
Consumption of cinnamon is associated with a statistically significant decrease in levels of fasting plasma glucose, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride, and an increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the cognitive health of millions with the disease is as much at risk as are other body systems from the effects of out-of-control blood sugar.
Studies show that sleep problems contribute to Type 2 diabetes. But diabetes seems to increase pain sensitivity, and pain makes it harder to sleep. What a vicious cycle! What is the pain/sleep/diabetes connection, and what can we do about it?
Recently a family friend said to me, “Weight loss is so confusing, I just feel like giving up!” Unfortunately I hear that a lot, and I totally get it. The truth is, while some of what you hear is based on new research, many weight loss trends are just that–trends designed to generate buzz, sell […]
People with a family history of Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing prediabetes, according to a new analysis from the German Center for Diabetes Research. Approximately 79 million people in the United States currently have prediabetes.
Among the most commonly held misconceptions about obesity, perhaps none does more harm than the notion that exercise is responsible for the lion’s share of weight management. Sure, it’s true that exercise does burn calories, and yes, if you burn more calories you ought to lose weight. But unfortunately, it’s just not that simple
Follow these 10 tips to “treat yourself” to a healthier, slimmer body.
Apps for managing diabetes and calculating the risk of cardiovascular disease are among the top 10 apps doctors recommend to their patients, according to researchers at Medical Economics.
Can’t sleep? Got the PMS blues? Before you open your medicine cabinet, step into your kitchen.