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How Fructose Is Linked To Fat Build-up

Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Fat build-up from fructose consumption may be greater than what occurs when we eat other types of sugars, such as glucose and sucrose, according to a new study. One of the reasons people on low-carbohydrate diets may lose weight is that they reduce their intake of fructose, a type of sugar that can be made into body fat quickly.

Two Studies Shows Lifestyle Can Alter Gene Activity and Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Researchers found that lifestyle factors, such as lack of exercise, can change the activity of genes involved in insulin resistance. And also that environment contributes more than heredity to the development of insulin resistance.

New AHA Statement Touts Benefits of Resistance Training for Cardiovascular Health

Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008

There are "singular" benefits to improving muscular strength in addition to regular aerobic exercise.

Endos Issue Consensus Statement on Pre-Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2008

It is good to see that there is more concern for those at risk for diabetes. The treatment of pre-diabetes requires intensive lifestyle modification and the use of metformin and acarbose for controlling glycemia for high-risk patients, declared a consensus statement issued by the American College of Endocrinology task force.

Endurance Exercises Make the Heart Younger

Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2008

Elderly individuals who perform endurance exercises strengthen their hearts and increase their longevity, according to a recent study.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid Reduces Risk of Nonfatal MI

Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The consumption of a diet containing vegetable oils rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with significant reductions in the risk of nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI), a new study has shown.

All Sweeteners Not The Same For Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

New research shows that some sweeteners, especially date sugar and dark brown sugars, contain antioxidants that have the potential to control diabetes-linked heart disease and high blood pressure. Some sweeteners used in the study also had the ability to inhibit the activity of a key enzyme related to Type 2 diabetes.

Ten Dollars Per Patient Disease Prevention Program Could Save 16 Billion/Yr

Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Community-based health programs aimed at diet, exercise, smoking prevention and other known risk factors for chronic diseases could cut health-care costs in the United States by $16 billion a year, at a cost of 10 dollars per patient/year, a new report says.

Why Cranberry Juice Prevents Urinary Tract Infections

Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Though never fully scientifically explained in the past, many people, including some doctors, recommend drinking cranberry juice as a measure to prevent urinary tract infections. The explanation for this positive effect has recently been explained by researchers, validating the simple approach.

Community Specific Nutrition Programs Best for Diabetes Prevention

Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008

Different cultures, genders, minority groups, and social classes, naturally have different diets. Most nutritional education is based on general ideas believed to apply to all diets though, which might limit the effectiveness of the education for certain groups. A recent study has shown that diet-education tailored to a certain group or communities likely diet is most effective in preventing and controlling type 2 diabetes, a condition closely linked to diet.