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According to studies, women who eat a high glycemic index (GI) diet are especially susceptible to the development of type 2 diabetes. A newer study also shows that high GI and glycemic…

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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!”

But if you’ve had it already with…

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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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Although exercise is one of the best ways to improve heart health, even athletes are not immune from heart disease. You have undoubtedly heard reports of marathon runners who die of heart attacks and football players who have strokes. Women, like men, need…

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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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(ARA) – Adding grains, especially whole grains, to your diet provides many healthy benefits. Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than one-third of the daily recommended amount, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The good news is that now, more than ever, there…

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A trial study published in the April Issue of Diabetic Care shows a short-term benefit in the presence of Type 2 diabetes from consuming diets high in soy protein.  The news follows a small trial of 41 patients who adhered to a…

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Who would have thought that a nice, long walk outside could not only help a gal get her butt in shape, but also provide her with a daily shot of vitamin D?

But while the weather is still fluctuating…

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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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Did you know that almost 75% of the population in the United States does not get the daily recommended amount of exercise? Considering the recommendation is minimal (30 minutes of moderately intense cardio training; the equivalent of walking), it’s obvious…

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Another research study touts the benefits of a diet that is high in whole grains. This particular study, which was published in the January issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, claims that whole grain diets can dramatically help with…

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Lifestyle changes are often touted as one of the best ways to prevent - or lessen the effects of - diabetes. And while diet and exercise have been shown to make a difference, researchers are just now beginning to understand exactly…

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(NAPSI)-A vacation should be a pleasant, stress-free time when concerns are pushed to the side in favor of total relaxation. But for the more than 21 million Americans living with diabetes, the stress of managing fluctuating glucose levels and maintaining proper…

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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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Exercise is even more important than weight loss for prevention or control of diabetes, according to a report from the Australian National University in Canberra (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, September 2007). Dr. Richard Telford concludes that obesity is…

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