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Low-Carb Diets Better Than Low-Fat Diets at Preventing Diabetes Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Even if coupled with high animal fat and protein, diabetes risk did not increase, study claims. A diet low in carbohydrates but high in animal fat and protein doesn't seem to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes in women.

Once You Start To Exercise, You Cannot Stop! Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

According to a new study, the consequences of quitting exercise may be greater than previously thought. Results showed that the weight gained during an exercise hiatus can be tough to shed when exercise is resumed at a later date.

Consequences of a Burger, Fries, and A Diet Soda Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Middle-age adults who regularly eat a double burger, fries, and a diet soda for lunch or dinner increase their risk of incident metabolic syndrome by 25% compared with those who limit red meat to two servings a week.

Testosterone Reduces Visceral Fat Gain in Nonobese Older Men Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008

Researchers report, that testosterone therapy lessens the gain in visceral adipose tissue and the loss of skeletal muscle in aging men who are not obese.

Improve Postprandial Glucose With "Anti-Inflammatory" Diet Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

Markers of inflammation and cardiovascular health show improvement with the improvement of postprandial glucose and lipid profiles.

Decrease All-Cause Mortality by 70% with Increased Fitness Posted: Friday, February 01, 2008

One of the largest studies ever to link exercise capacity to mortality risk should motivate physicians to pay as much attention to patients' exercise capacity as they do other major risk factors, researchers say.

Gastric Banding Achieves Diabetes Remission Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Preliminary research indicates that obese patients with type 2 diabetes who had gastric banding surgery lost more weight and had a higher likelihood of diabetes remission compared to patients who used conventional methods for weight loss and diabetes control, according to a new study.

Link Between Vitamin E and Decline in Physical Function Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Low serum concentration of vitamin E, an indication of poor nutrition, is associated with physical decline for older persons, according to a study in the January 23 issue of JAMA.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices Shown To Increase Life Expectancy Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Not smoking, eating five servings or more of fruits and vegetables per day, drinking alcohol only in moderation (0-1.5 drinks per day), and maintaining a high level of physical activity are well known to be healthy lifestyle choices. A recent study at the University of Cambridge, England, has helped quantitatively show just how beneficial maintaining these four lifestyle choices is.

The Magic Pill: A New Drug That Mimics Healthy Lifestyle Effects Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The magic ingredient in wine is being studied to reduce the effects of diabetes and aging.

 

 

 

 

 

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