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Pick up any health magazine, and the main issue of concern seems to be, “Getting Those Abs!” or “Losing Weight in Two Days!”

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Diabetes affects close to 250 million adults worldwide, and that number is expected to reach 400 million by 2025 – so chances are good that either you or someone you love is at a high risk for developing the illness.

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Several studies show that vigorous exercise can help to prevent and to treat diabetes.  A recent study from the University of Missouri in Columbia helps to explain why (American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, April 2008).

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Maybe you know the factors associated with diabetes - smoking, high blood pressure, obesity - but do you know what your own risk level is? New research has pointed to good ways to identify whether or not you qualify as a “pre-diabetic”…

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Have you been loading up on sugar-free products in an attempt to eat healthier? If so, Dr. Gabe Mirkin has bad news for you - according to the renowned nutrition expert, the white flour found in most of these items…

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One of the most often debated issues in discussions about healthy eating is late night dining - some think it might be the worst thing you can do, and swear off touching anything after supper, while others don’t seem to see…

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A survey reported in JAMA showed that drinking coffee reduces risk for developing type II diabetes, but other studies suggest that once you have diabetes, drinking coffee may be unwise.

A report from the Netherlands showed that caffeine in…

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A major new study shows that women who take in high amounts of sugar during pregnancy cause an increased risk of their offspring becoming overweight. The higher the blood sugar during pregnancy, the greater the chance a child will be obese by age five.

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(ARA) - You’ve probably gone to the doctor to have your cholesterol levels checked at some point. If you haven’t, now is the perfect time for you to learn more about the hidden heart dangers of cholesterol and other lipids, or types…

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How fast you can move and how long you can exercise intensely depends on the amount of sugar (glycogen) stored in your muscles. The same rule applies in all sports: when muscles run out of their stored sugar supply, they require more oxygen and…

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Everyone is talking about carbohydrates these days - are they good or are they bad? And how much of them should you be consuming?  Which ones are going to cause the most trouble and which ones will actually help you? These are all questions…

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Metabolic syndrome means you have abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL (good) cholesterol and high blood pressure, and are high risk for diabetes and heart attacks. It is caused by an inability to respond adequately to insulin. A study from the

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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If you have heard that you get maximum benefit from exercising for 30 minutes three times a week, you’ve been given bad advice.  Exercise can help to lower high blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin levels and body fat. However, for most people, it takes…

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How many times has someone told you that you should be eating 5-6 smaller meals a day in order to keep your metabolic rate up? They say that by doing so your body will burn more calories all day long and you will…

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