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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 […]

01/31/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

False pharma promises: Scientists find that taking Type 2 diabetes drugs doesn’t prevent the condition in those with prediabetes

Learning you have prediabetes is a serious wake-up call, and it’s understandable that you’d be willing to do everything in your power to prevent it from becoming full-fledged diabetes. For some people, that means taking type 2 diabetes medications on the recommendation of their doctor. While no one wants to start taking meds every day, […]

01/29/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Adding dried plums to diet can improve nutrient consumption in overweight adults

In this study, researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce, even prevent, risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods, in particular, fruits, in a person’s diet can reduce […]

01/27/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Lifestyle and diet go “hand-in-hand” when it comes to beating Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is a burden in many areas around the world. In its latest data, the World Health Organization revealed that over 400 million people worldwide suffer from the debilitating disease – a whopping 400 percent increase from numbers recorded in the 1980s. In the U.S., around 30 million, or nearly one in 10 Americans, have diabetes, with at least 7.2 […]

12/31/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Understanding the diet-diabetes connection: What you need to know about preventing and managing your risk

Type 2 diabetes is a life-threatening illness, but it’s one that you can largely prevent through lifestyle choices. At the Nutrition 2019 conference held in Baltimore earlier this year, several interesting studies were presented that show just how much what we eat – and the way that we eat it – can impact our risk […]

12/07/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

7 Predictors of heart health, plus simple ways to reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the US, accounting for 840, 768 deaths in 2016 alone. These statistics call for an increased awareness in improving and supporting cardiovascular health. While you cannot really change some risk factors of cardiovascular health – like sex, age or family history – there are […]

11/30/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Is keto the way to go? 6 Ways the diet naturally balances hormones

The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular weight-loss diets that people try today. But people with hormonal imbalances may also follow this type of diet. Keto is a high-fat, low-carb diet that involves significantly reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. As a result, the body is put into a ketone-burning state […]

11/28/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How do you start a low-carb diet if you’re diabetic? Here’s a quick guide

Once you’re diagnosed with diabetes, it’s vital to improve your eating habits and maintain a healthy weight. Following a low-carb diet can also help you naturally manage your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Low-carb diet guidelines To date, there is no expert-recommended standard carb intake for individuals with diabetes. Detailed below is the suggested intake for very low-, low- […]

11/26/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Silymarin and berberine: A simple combination for better cardiometabolic health

Looking for a natural supplement to boost your heart health and blood sugar control? A team of researchers from the universities of Bologna, L’Aquila, and Palermo in Italy suggested that you can improve both your heart health and blood sugar levels with this combination: berberine and silymarin. In their review, which was published in the journal […]

11/25/2019 / By Melissa Smith

If you’re at risk of diabetes, you should start pumping iron

People often practice strength training or resistance training exercises to build muscle and achieve their dream figure. But strength training can benefit the body in more ways: A study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggested that this type of exercise can be beneficial for reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes. In the study, […]

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