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Healthy Lifestyles Declining in U.S.

Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Far fewer Americans are engaging in healthy lifestyles than there were just two decades ago, researchers say. So it is not hard to see why a diabetes epidemic is at our doorstep.

Best and Worst Countries for Life Expectancy

Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009

What is the life expectancy for a child born in the U.S in 2007?

Regular Diabetes Screening Saves on Health Care Costs

Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

Approximately 24 million Americans are believed to have diabetes, but nearly 6 million diabetics are undiagnosed. Upwards of 60 million Americans are demonstrating signs of pre-diabetes as well, many being unaware of their condition and the associated risks. From an economic standpoint, a new study has concluded that more active screening and treatment for pre-diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes, will actually save money for health care systems overall.

Poll: Prevention Top Health Reform Priority For Americans

Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

Health reform proposals that emphasize prevention will have broad support.

More Whole-Grain Awareness Needed in School Cafeterias

Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

A large reason for high and rising rates child obesity is that children often consume unbalanced diets, packed with empty calories. One example of this is that children consume very few whole-grain products, especially with their school lunches, a fact that many in the nutritional and pediatric fields hope to change. Unfortunately, according to a recent study, those involved in student lunch programs, such as cafeteria workers and “food-service directors”, know little more about the benefits of whole-grain products than the fat children do.

Samurai Karate Studio Announces Participation in Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes® Community Action Project™ (MADDCAP™)

Posted: Monday, June 08, 2009

Samurai Karate Studio is pleased to announce their participation in a new martial art's program, called MADDCAP, or Martial Arts Defeat Diabetes Community Action Project. According to Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for SKS, this new program will be part of the curriculum that SKS teaches that will include information about the disease, the risk factors, warning signs, complications and ways to prevent the disease through attention to nutrition and exercise.

Low-Fat Chocolate Milk Aids Muscle Recovery

Posted: Friday, June 05, 2009

Low-fat chocolate milk appears to be more effective for muscle recovery than popular high-carbohydrate post-workout drinks, according to a recent study conducted on male college soccer players.

Benefit of Exercise on Diabetes Risk Undone by Vitamin Supplements

Posted: Wednesday, June 03, 2009

A team of scientists from Germany and the US found that vitamin C and E supplements may undo the benefits of exercise on diabetes risk and glucose metabolism. It would seem that exercise-induced oxidative stress helps the body defend itself against stress and metabolize carbodydrates more effectively, said the researchers.

Football Players have Better Glucose, but Worse Blood Pressure

Posted: Wednesday, June 03, 2009

NFL players have more favorable glucose levels, similar cholesterol levels and a higher rate of high blood pressure compared to other healthy young men.

Cherry Juice Helps Endurance Athletes

Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Tart cherry juice reduces inflammation and post-exercise pain, in long-distance runners, claims a recent study. This finding supports other recent research which has claimed numerous potential benefits in consuming tart cherries.