How does it affect blood sugar control? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA small new study suggests that time-restricted eating may bring benefits for blood sugar control. Image credit: Vaidas Bucys/Stocksy.Time-restricted eating involves eating all your meals and snacks within a window of 8-12 hours, and consuming no calories outside that window.It may have … Read more
Damage to gut lining may increase risk by 76% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers are finding more evidence of the link between the gut and brain and Parkinson’s. Maskot/Getty ImagesThe exact cause of Parkinson’s is unclear, but experts believe that genetic changes and environmental factors, such as toxins, play a role in increasing … Read more
Endurance exercise can help the body store healthier fat …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestRegular endurance exercise can help the body store healthier belly fat. Image credit: Ivo de Bruijn/Stocksy.Regular endurance exercise can improve the health of the fat-storing subcutaneous adipose tissue directly beneath the skin, says a new study from the University of … Read more
Are US cases on the rise, and if so, why? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research suggests that there may be more than 10.5 million people in the United States living with atrial fibrillation, that is, three times more cases than experts had previously estimated. Image credit: Keith Brofsky/Getty Images.Previous studies have reported … Read more
How could antibiotics damage the gut and increase risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCommon antibiotics may heighten the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by damaging the gut, a mouse study suggests. Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images.As of 2019, about 4.9 million people globally were living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).There is currently … Read more
Could a blood test help predict cardiovascular risk in women? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestThree blood biomarkers could help predict heart attack and stroke risk in women. Image credit: Angela Lumsden/Stocksy.Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women globally. There have historically been disparities in diagnosing cardiovascular disease in women as … Read more
Why some people are likely to get better results …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have found different weight loss results in people taking tirzepatide. NurPhoto/Getty ImagesTirzepatide, a once-weekly GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, is a medicine used for weight reduction in adults with obesity.A new analysis of the SURMOUNT clinical trials reveals that the medicine, … Read more
Eating more raw vegetables linked to better health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research links a vegetarian diet to reduced weight and heart disease risk. Westend61/Getty ImagesResearchers have found a link between plant-based diets and better long-term health outcomes, particularly related to obesity.The study indicated that a plant-based diet may be effective for … Read more
No amount of alcohol is safe for brain health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAny amount of alcohol raises dementia risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: Olga Shumytskaya/Getty Images.There is no level of alcohol consumption that does not increase the risk of dementia among drinkers, according to a new study.Using statistical methods based … Read more
Are low-carb meals sufficiently nutritious? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan a low-carbohydrate diet help support heart health? Image credit: Nadine Greeff/Stocksy.Due to their restrictive nature, low-carbohydrate diets, which provide less than 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, are often viewed as nutrient-deficient diets.However, a recent study analyzed the calorie and nutrient levels provided … Read more