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Add One More Study: Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

This is one of many studies that shows that 15 minutes of physical activity can do more then any drug in the market place and do it for FREE!

Muscle Contraction Increases Insulin Sensitivity

Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

In line with previous findings, acute muscle contraction or exercise can restore insulin sensitivity in insulin-resistant skeletal muscle, according to findings from a new study.

Shedding Pounds from Diet or Exercise—Take Your Pick

Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007

People looking to lose those extra pounds have been told for decades that dieting together with exercise will bring about the best results. Not so, says new research.

Exercise Pivotal In Preventing And Fighting Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

A new study says that acute exercise - as little as 15 minutes a day - can have a profound influence on preventing and fighting the disease.

A First in Pre-Diabetes Intervention Programs

Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

A hospital in Mineola begins a Pre-Diabetes Intervention Program, designed to promote lifestyle change among individuals with pre-diabetes.

Diabetics Ignoring Exercise Advice

Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007

The higher the A1c, the less likely they will increase their physical activity.

Caffeine Halves Pain After Exercise - Study

Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

One less excuse not to exercise. Having a caffeine supplement, equivalent to about two cups of coffee, an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards by 48 per cent, says researchers. More effective then aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen

Study: Most Diabetics Don't Exercise

Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Doctors don’t have the time to teach and patients are too busy to do what is necessary to improve their health! Medical professionals have to do more!

National Physical Activity Intervention for Children Works

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

Children aware of VERB™ reported engaging in significantly more physical activity than children unaware of VERB™.

VERB™ It’s what you do.It is a national, multicultural, social marketing campaign* coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Simple Therapy Lowers BP, Reduces Stress and Helps to Control Blood Sugars

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

Get a dog and just walk it. 1500 dog owners prove it!