Effective Diabetes Management Linked to Lower HbA1c for US Adults
BALTIMORE — Healthy diabetes management behaviors, such as eating fewer calories, taking insulin, and regularly checking feet, are associated with lower HbA1c, according to a presenter. In findings from six National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles presented at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Annual Conference, researchers found associations between key components of…
Metabolic Health Versus Weight
by Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP Despite more than a decade of intensive efforts to reverse the adult and childhood obesity crises, obesity remains widespread. Generally, the first treatment recommendation is to lose weight, but losing large amounts of weight and keeping it off is difficult, and possibly not even the best reflection of…
Benefits of Practicing Yoga for Golfers: Improving Flexibility and Endurance
Image source: pexels.com Yoga is a great way to improve your endurance and flexibility. It’s a low-impact exercise that targets different body parts to help improve your overall performance. For golfers, this is especially important as it can help them increase their range of motion and reduce the risk of injury. If you’re a golfer,…
The Spiritual Side of Yoga & How It Gives You a Whole New Life
Introduction Are you looking for a way to bring more balance, peace, and meaning into your life? If so, consider exploring yoga’s spiritual side. This ancient practice has been transforming lives for thousands of years, offering a path to self-discovery, inner peace, and enlightenment. The spiritual aspect of yoga goes beyond just physical postures and…
How a Personal Trainer Can Help You to Conquer Diabetes
Diabetes can be a daunting and difficult condition to manage. It requires a lot of discipline and dedication to maintain the proper dietary and exercise regimen that is necessary. That’s why having the help of a personal trainer can be a great asset in conquering diabetes. A personal trainer can give you the motivation and…
How is Technology Promoting Health and Wellness
The technical advancements have led to a whole new healthcare market. Technology acts as the prerequisite role in everyday activities, both basic and advanced. With the boom in the healthcare sector, people are now taking preventive steps for their wellness. Fortunately, the process has become easy due to the advancements in technology. They have come…
Collagen Peptides Inhibit Bone Loss
Post-menopausal women have a significantly increased risk for osteoporosis. Bone density declines after menopause and osteoporosis has become a major health problem in our aging population. Interestingly, astronauts who spend extended periods of time in space are also a high-risk group. This 2020 study (using rats suspended in a microgravity model) explored a nutritional strategy to support…
Actionable Dental Care Recommendations for Busy People
Good dental care is an integral element of well-being, and a busy lifestyle shouldn’t be a reason for complacency. You can imagine the price of overlooking oral hygiene as a treatment for tooth trouble is painful and expensive. Moreover, they can affect your productivity and even result in absenteeism. The best solution is to stay…
The Food-Inflammation Connection
A more plant-centered diet helps to boost immunity and control inflammatory responses that raise the risk of chronic disease. By Teri Mosey, PhD Many of the foods we eat—especially vegetables—can help us deal with the double-edged sword of inflammation. Acute inflammation is the good edge of the blade. It’s painful but essential because, by telling the body…
Added Dietary Sugar Poses No Prediabetes Risk
Miriam E. Tucker, for Medscape Researchers published the study covered in this summary on medsrxiv.org as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways Why This Matters Study Design Key Results Limitations Disclosures This is a summary of a preprint research study “Total added sugar consumption is not significantly associated with risk for prediabetes among US adults:…
