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Is Fasting Good For A Diabetic’s Heart?
Posted: Friday, December 14, 2007
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A recent study suggests that people who adhere to fasting once a month are significantly less likely to suffer from heart disease. Even diabetics might benefit from this lifestyle.
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Over Weight Kids Put Their Hearts at Risk
Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007
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A new U.S. study finds that by the time today's teens reach middle age, the rate of heart disease could be 16 percent higher because of the extra pounds they are carrying today.
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Eating Disturbance Common in Girls With Type 1 Diabetes
Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007
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There is a high prevalence of eating disorders among girls with type 1 diabetes according to Canadian researchers. They also found that eating disturbances in this population are likely to persist over time.
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Mediterranean Diet and Physical Activity Each Associated With Lower Death Rate
Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2007
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Eating a Mediterranean diet and following national recommendations for physical activity are each associated with a reduced risk of death over a five-year period, according to two reports.
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"FATNESS VERSUS FITNESS" -- The Final Word
Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007
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Study Finds Fitness Level, Not Body Fat, May Be Stronger Predictor of Longevity for Older Adults. Death rates for those with higher fitness were less than half of rates for those who were unfit.
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Diabetes Self-Management Course Improves Health
Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007
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Researchers found that when adults with type 2 diabetes followed an individually tailored self-management program, they were better able to reduce both their weight and blood pressure, and maintain these benefits over time.
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Free Fatty Acids Enhances Obesity Treatment
Posted: Thursday, December 06, 2007
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Results of a study suggest that, free fatty acids empty from the stomach more slowly and suppress appetite more potently than triacylglycerides.
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Nutrient Composition of Nuts
Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007
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Nuts are an excellent snack, but which are the best ones. This excellent guide is from the Pistachio Health website.
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ADA To Change Thinking On Low Carb Diets?
Posted: Friday, November 23, 2007
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Might it be a reality that the ADA might reduce its recommendations of getting most of our calories from carbohydrates? Could it be that they finally recognized that taking more medications rather then reducing the carbohydrates may not be the best treatment for patients with diabetes?
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Possible To Predict Type 2 in Early Childhood
Posted: Friday, November 16, 2007
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It may be possible to predict which kids are most likely to mature into adults with type 2 diabetes - and to nip that risk in the bud. A new study spotlights two key strategies.
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