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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Bon voyage! Study suggests taking vacations helps boost heart health

Statistics indicate that around a quarter of all adults have a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, and lifestyle issues like not exercising enough, smoking and carrying extra weight also […]

01/27/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Naturally prevent conditions like diabetes, heart disease and stroke with vitamin D and hormone support

Years of research have established a positive collaboration between estrogen and vitamin D to improve bone health. Now, recent research suggests that this dynamic duo could also play a role in staving off metabolic syndrome in postmenopausal women. Metabolic syndrome is described as a cluster of conditions – such as obesity, high blood sugar and high blood […]

09/30/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Preventing muscle atrophy in those with diabetes: Animal study reveals tocotrienols can increase skeletal muscle weight

People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit known as […]

09/22/2019 / By Grace Olson

You should really try green coffee: It’s proven to improve prediabetes symptoms

For those looking for their next cup of joe: How about going for a fresh cup of green coffee? Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia found that green coffee reduces the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. The study, published in the Journal of Functional Foods, looked at the effects of green coffee bean extracts in vivo, in […]

09/20/2019 / By Lance D Johnson

Make these dietary changes to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is not a genetic curse, written into the fabric of your being. Memory loss is not the consequence of old age, either. Over time, inflammation in the body produces oxidative stress. This oxidative stress and accumulation of inflammatory conditions, left unabated, can cause the deterioration of brain cells. A study published in the April […]

09/05/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

What is oncometabolic syndrome and how do you control it?

The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human body, it […]

07/21/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Add blueberries to your diet to maintain healthy blood pressure levels

Blueberries are sweet and nutrient-rich superfoods that are low in calories. New research suggests that consuming blueberries regularly can also help lower your blood pressure levels. The study was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A and conducted by researchers from King’s College London. Blueberries and blood vessel function The researchers used metabolomic and nutrigenomic techniques and found that the […]

07/09/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

The Nordic diet vs. the Mediterranean diet: What you need to know

Nordic people are the happiest people on the planet. They consistently take the top spots in global rankings when it comes to happiness and life satisfaction. And in case you’re wondering, the term Nordic refers to anything that belongs to Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, or Sweden. These Northern European countries are known not only for their cold […]

05/30/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Veld grape: A traditional medicine for metabolic syndrome

A new study was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing a supplement that can reduce body fat and attenuate the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This supplement contained leaf and stem extracts from Cissus quandrangularis, a plant commonly known as veld grape. When taken daily by overweight individuals, this supplement effectively decreased their waist and […]

05/27/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

You gotta start ’em young: Teens with healthy muscle mass are less likely to have metabolic syndrome

Teens may want to consider building their muscles not only for aesthetics but also for health reasons. Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea found in their study that teens with low muscle mass were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase a […]

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