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More Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes
Posted: Monday, August 08, 2011
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Having more muscle mass can protect against insulin resistance and prediabetes, no matter overall body size, researchers said.
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Americans Are Flocking to Alternative Therapies
Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011
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Most Americans believe that prescription medications are the most effective treatments for many common illnesses, but a Consumer Reports survey of more than 45,000 people finds that three-fourths of us are turning to alternative therapies like yoga and acupuncture.
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An Eye On Sight
Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2011
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About 14 million people ages 12 and older have vision problems. Although 80 percent of these problems can be corrected with glasses, that still leaves a lot of Americans with more serious problems in sight.
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Restaurant Calorie Counts Not Always Accurate
Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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About 20% of meals tested by scientists pack at least 100 more calories than indicated on the menu, a study finds. Some foods are off by as much as 225 calories.
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Dentists: The Forgotten Link
Posted: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
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Researchers say that dentists can help identify patients with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.
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Certain Foods Linked to Long-term Weight Gain
Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011
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Munching more unprocessed plant foods may help keep the middle-aged bulge away, a new study suggests. On the other hand, meat, french fries and sugar-sweetened drinks can help pack on the pounds. The findings suggest that the types of food you choose, not just calories, are important for avoiding age-related weight gain.
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Zinc Helps with Type 2 Diabetes
Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011
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Zinc may perform a protective function for those with type 2 diabetes, researchers at the University of Michigan suggest.
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New Study Shows Diabetes Surging Worldwide
Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2011
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The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has more than doubled in the past three decades -- jumping to nearly 350 million -- and it continues to surge, according to a new study in the journal Lancet.
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High Aspirin Dosage May Curb Heart Attack Risk in Diabetes
Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2011
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New research from scientists in Canada has revealed that taking aspirin every day could offer benefits for those managing their diabetes.
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Flavonoid in Strawberries May Limit Diabetes Complications
Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011
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Researchers have shown that fisetin, a type of flavonoid found in strawberries and to a lesser extent in other foods, reduces neurologic complications and kidney damage in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes.
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