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 which the body cannot properly utilize the insulin produced in the body. More specifically, recent […]
Diabetes drug users should beware of a potential increased risk of cancer, . 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 may also boost the risk of thyroid cancer. Although experts stress that the current research is […]
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 the study, 15 percent had diabetes, while 23 percent were prediabetic. They followed the participants […]
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. They could make you happier! If you’re one of the 14.8 million Americans who are […]
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 key tool in diabetes prevention. When you think of vitamin D, you may think its […]
Vitamin K to the rescue for prevention of heart disease! Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that plays a major role in blood clotting and normal bone formation and function. Of the subgroups of vitamin K, vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is synthesized by plants and algae, while vitamin K2 (menaquinone) found in milk, cheese, […]
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 in tropical regions in this hemisphere may have greater ability to scavenge free radicals than […]
Are you at risk for developing cardiovascular disease or of having a heart attack? Considering that more than 1 million Americans suffer heart attacks each year, I’m guessing some are saying, “Yes.” And there is one nutrient that can assist in lowering that risk: Vitamin E. A recent review focusing on a particular type of […]
