Mediterranean diet may lower risk of co-occurring heart conditions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestThe Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing several cardiometabolic conditions at the same time. Image credit: Gabi Bucataru/Stocksy.The Mediterranean diet has many known health benefits, and experts are still learning about the benefits of this dietary pattern.One study … Read more
Occasional 30-minute workouts may lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestEven an occasional round of 30-minute exercise could help improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels, a recent study shows. Image credit: Saurabh Sirohiya/NurPhoto via Getty Images.About 530 million adults globally have diabetes, with 98% of those cases type 2 diabetes. Insulin sensitivity … Read more
Could low-carb diets be more effective than drugs? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestLow-carb diets could help improve insulin sensitivity by boosting beta-cell function, recent research suggests. Image credit: Ellie Baygulov/Stocksy.Beta cells are pancreatic cells responsible for producing and releasing insulin, a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.A recent study indicates that adults … Read more
Can hormone therapy improve heart and metabolic health? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestHow does hormone therapy affect heart and metabolic health? Image credit: Santi Nuñez/Stocksy.Research presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Chicago has aimed to uncover the impact of hormone replacement therapy on various aspects of health.One study … Read more
Bariatric surgery better than GLP-1 drugs for kidney health …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestBariatric surgery may be better for preserving kidney function in people with diabetes and obesity than GLP-1 drugs. Image credit: Ruben Earth/Getty Images.In a new study, people with obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease were less likely to see their … Read more
Replacing ultra-processed foods may slash risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy.About 60% of daily caloric intake for Americans comes from consuming ultra-processed foods.Past research has linked eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods to an increased … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
Some diabetes drugs may help lower risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSome drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes could also help lower a person’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. Image credit: martin-dm/Getty Images.The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of … Read more
Could caffeine help protect cardiometabolic health? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestDoes coffee, consumed in moderation, have a beneficial effect on cardiometabolic health? Image credit: Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images.A new study suggests that moderate consumption of coffee and caffeine on a regular basis could be beneficial to prevent diseases like type 2 diabetes, coronary heart … Read more
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