Time Dependent Effects of Exercise
Two new interdependent papers have been released studying the time-dependent effects of exercise. The studies show that exercising at different times of the day can modulate the outcomes, showing promise for athletes looking to up their game. Circadian science studies systemic energy homeostasis and metabolic pathways about the body’s in-built circadian rhythm.Cells work autonomously with their…
Fitness Tips for Busy People
“What fits your busy schedule better, exercising one hour a day or being dead 24 hours a day?” — Randy Glasbergen In a perfect world, we’d have as much time as possible to spend with our families, go to the gym, have time for entertainment and travel, and still make enough money at work. But…
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Prediabetic & Healthy Adults
The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) among people with insulin-dependent diabetes has gained wider acceptance, as it has shown benefit in controlling glucose even among those receiving only basal insulin. However, CGM use among non-insulin dependent diabetics, and especially among those with prediabetes or even healthy adults, is not well-established. In the Sugar Challenge Study, a…
5 Tips to Help You Better Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the many blogs that belong to The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), an umbrella organization for over 230 national associations of diabetes in different countries around the world. There’s nothing easy about managing Type 2 diabetes. This chronic condition requires constant vigilance and comes with a list of dietary restrictions and lifestyle…
Carbohydrate Periodization—Fueling Exercise
by Mike Nelson, PhD, CSCS, CISSN/Personal Training Quarterly Carbohydrates and Exercise Providing carbohydrates in conjunction with exercise is not a new concept. In 1887, Montague Shearman stated, ‘‘Going into training was taken to mean the commencement of a peculiar diet of half-cooked beefsteaks and dry bread and the reduction of the daily drink to a…
Technology Can Play an Integral Role in Senior Health
As we get older, we can expect our healthcare needs to get more complex and involved. This is why it’s important to look for tools and devices that can make things easier to handle. Here are some suggestions from Destiny Management. What it Takes to Be Healthy Aging can make seniors more susceptible to chronic…
Uncommon Low Glycemic Index Foods
It’s pretty obvious that diet plays a huge role in diabetes management. Keeping track of what you eat, when you eat it, and what happens to your blood sugar level afterwards is all part and parcel of living with diabetes. We talked a little about this in
Effects of Social Isolation on Well-Being
What comes to mind when you hear someone talking about social isolation? Human beings are social creatures. By nature, humans identify with certain communities, live together, work on projects as a team, embrace each other during emotional moments, shake hands in agreement, lean on walls, etc. But the “stay at home” phrase that evolved because…
Incorporating Mindful Movement into Your Daily Routine
Incorporating mindful movement into everyday life is an important part of achieving true health and maintaining it.
