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Higher Quality Diets More Expensive

Posted: Friday, May 01, 2009

Higher education and socioeconomic status translates into better, albeit more expensive, diets, according to a recent study. These individuals therefore put themselves at decreased risk for a variety of dangerous conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Pomegranate Juice Helps Slow Prostate Cancer Recurrence

Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2009

Prostate cancer patients who drink pomegranate juice following surgery and treatment, appear to limit the likelihood of the disease recurring. This supports and extends past research that has suggested pomegranate juice and extracts as preventative agents for cancer, as well as other conditions.

Diabetes Linked to Long and Short Nightly Sleeping

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2009

Sleeping an average of more than eight hours per night, or less than seven hours per night, appears to greatly increase the risk of developing pre-diabetes, as well as full type 2 diabetes.

Metabolic Syndrome Less Common in 100% Juice Drinkers

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2009

100% juice drinkers are thinner and at lower risk for metabolic syndrome, according to recently presented research. The study indicates that drinking 100% juice helps prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Just Slightly Reducing Sugar Intake, Increasing Fiber Consumption Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk for Hispanic Teenagers

Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Individuals who reduced added sugar intake by the equivalent of 1 can of soda per day or increased fiber intake by the equivalent of a cup of beans showed improvements in key risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, specifically in insulin secretion and visceral fat.

Sugar-Free Gum Limits Snack Cravings

Posted: Sunday, April 19, 2009

Chewing sugar-free gum in-between meals limits snack cravings, especially for sweets, according to a recent study. Energy levels were also seen to be maintained or enhanced in gum chewers.

Laughter Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics

Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2009

Laughing and being happy, accompanied by standard diabetic treatment, appears to help raise good cholesterol, lower inflammation, and decrease risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Short Sleepers Increase Risk of Diabetes by 356%

Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

A recent piece of research has found that persons who get less than 6 hours of sleep each night have a higher risk of developing pre-diabetes.

Understanding Barriers to Diabetes Self-Care Helps Providers Empower Patients

Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Despite the provision of comprehensive management programs, patients are often unable to achieve the desired outcomes. It is essential to understand the barriers to diabetes self-care in order to promote successfully self-care behaviors."

Exercise Following Low Glucose Meals Optimizes Fat Burning

Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

There is much debate amongst doctors, nutritionists, and fitness experts, as to the optimal circumstances for exercise. Some believe that early morning, pre-food consumption exercise, is best for burning calories and enhancing metabolism, while others have a variety of ideas of what is best to consume before physical activity. A recent study suggests that consuming a meal low in glucose before exercising is most effective in burning fat and promoting general health.