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Americans Fear Being Diagnosed with Diabetes

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

More than half of Americans fear developing diabetes, but many continue the unhealthy behaviors that boost their odds of getting the blood sugar disease, a new survey shows.

How Coffee Consumption Improves Glucose Tolerance

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2007

In prospective cohort studies, higher coffee consumption has been associated with a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. Associations have been similar for caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee suggesting that coffee components other than caffeine have beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis...

Cocoa Extract 'Targets Big Four'

Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2007

Epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, could target four of the major health problems, it has been claimed. New research argues that the nutrient helps to target the risk of stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes.

Bowl of Wholegrain Cereal Daily Reduces Risk of Heart Failure by 27%

Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

"The Physicians' Health Study shows that even in a population with overall healthy behavior, it is possible to see less heart failure in those who eat a wholegrain cereal breakfast."

Replacing Red Meat With Soy Improves Metabolic Syndrome

Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

Soy as a replacement for red meat in a DASH eating plan had beneficial effects on features of the metabolic syndrome, soy-nut being more effective than soy-protein.

Diabetes's Spread Will Exceed All Predictions, Study Finds

Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

The World Health Organization's estimate of 39 percent growth in diabetes cases between 2000 and 2030 may be an underestimate, according to a study of cases in Canada. At least 171 million people have diabetes worldwide, and the number will climb to 366 million by 2030, WHO estimates.

More Fiber in Coffee Than Orange Juice?

Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

Coffee, a well-established source of antioxidants, may also be a richer source of soluble dietary fiber than orange juice, researchers report.

According to the USDA, the Average American Consumes 74 Pounds of Sugar Per Year, or 23 Teaspoons a Day.

Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007

That adds up to 460 calories of nothing but sugar.

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.

Caffeinated Drinks Protect Elderly Against Heart Disease

Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Over-65s who drink four or more caffeinated beverages every day may reduce their risk of heart disease by a whopping 53 per cent, suggests research from the US.