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The Older We Get The Harder We Have to Work

Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2006

Seniors, it seems, may have to work harder than young people to perform the same physical activity, but regular exercise may close that age gap.

Scientists Say Exercise Strengthens Brain

Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2006

It boosts brain power by building new brain cells in a brain region linked with memory and memory loss.

Physician Performance Feedback Improves Diabetes Control

Posted: Friday, March 24, 2006

A computerized system that tells primary care physicians how well they are managing blood glucose levels in their patients seems to improve diabetes control, new research suggests.

Pregravid Physical Activity Predicts Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Risk

Posted: Friday, March 24, 2006

Women who are physically active before pregnancy are less likely to develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and the GDM risk also rises with the amount of pre-pregnancy television viewing, a new study shows.

Short, Maximal Sprint Prevents Postexercise Hypoglycemia in Type 1’s

Posted: Friday, March 24, 2006

a 10-second maximal sprint immediately following the moderate-intensity exercise stopped a further decline in blood glucose levels for the next 2 hours, the results indicate. In contrast, moderate-intensity exercise followed by a rest period led to a further decrease in blood glucose levels

Glycemic Index ‘Unrealistic’ and Not Very Useful

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

The glycemic index, a current hot diet trend, “does not seem useful in understanding how diet impacts health, it only makes life more complicated for those trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle.” says the author of a new study.

Why 40 Percent Do Not Test Their Blood Sugars As Recommended

Posted: Friday, March 17, 2006

Testing blood sugar levels is one of the most important things that people with diabetes can do to help manage their disease and live a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes is one of the few diseases where you can get instant feedback as to how well you are in control

Results from a recent survey of over 1000 patients with diabetes tell why they do not test as often as their educators and doctors tell them.

well you are in control.

U.S. Diabetes Population Grows 86 Percent Over Last Decade

Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2006

Research reveals diabetes complications are widespread and growing, and patients desire to gain better control.

Myth or Fact? “People with Diabetes Cannot Drink Alcoholic Beverages.”

Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Before you answer this, you need to begin by asking yourself three important questions:
1. Is my diabetes under control?
2. Does my doctor agree that I do not have any health problems which can be made
worse by alcohol?
3. Do I understand how alcohol can affect my diabetes?

High Drop Out Rate for Rimonabant Diet

Posted: Tuesday, March 07, 2006

The investigational diet drug Acomplia (rimonabant) has staying power for weight loss and slimmer waists, and can improve lipids, but half of the participants dropped out of the study before the 2-year study was completed.

So Acomplia, which has been widely touted a revolutionary diet drug, seems stymied by the same problem faced by all diet medications-that patients are unwilling to stick with the drug for the long haul