Triggers That Change Your Metabolism
If you’ve ever had trouble losing weight, you’ve probably placed at least some of the blame on a slow metabolism. It’s true that your basal metabolic rate — the rate at which your body uses energy — can affect your ability to shed pounds. But there are also a few external, controllable factors that can slow […]
Is It an Allergy or a Cold?
It’s not always easy to know when you’ve got a seasonal allergy and when you’re suffering from a cold. “Seasonal allergies are just that, seasonal,” according to Mark Moss, MD, an allergist with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. So if you can count on your symptoms appearing in spring, summer or fall, it’s an allergy. […]
Is Colon Cleansing Necessary?
If digestive health problems like constipation, diarrhea, gas, or heartburn, put a damper on your day-to-day, you may have thought about a colon cleanse, but you don’t have to undergo the procedure to improve your health. Before you sign up, be sure to get the facts and decide whether the benefits really outweigh the risks. Colon Cleansing: […]
Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes?
You know that diabetes is linked to high blood sugar, but can sugar alone give you the disease? Find out about the relationship between diet and diabetes. Because type 2 diabetes is linked to high levels of sugar in the blood, it may seem logical to assume that eating too much sugar is the […]
How Nutrition Affects Your Feet
Some foods, like those with lots of sugar, can cause inflammation. And inflammation can impact the health of your feet. When most people think about nutrition and their health, they have no trouble associating the foods they eat with weight loss or heart health, says Sherri Greene, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City who practices […]
How Nutrition Affects Your Feet
Some foods, like those with lots of sugar, can cause inflammation. And inflammation can impact the health of your feet. When most people think about nutrition and their health, they have no trouble associating the foods they eat with weight loss or heart health, says Sherri Greene, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City who practices holistic […]
Smoking, Diabetes, Obesity May Shrink Your Brain
Study adds to evidence that good living preserves mental abilities. As if there weren’t already enough good reasons to avoid smoking and keep your weight, blood sugar levels and blood pressure all under control, a new study suggests these risk factors in middle age may cause your brain to shrink, leading to mental declines up […]
Less sleep may lead to weight gain
Washington: This study found that those who slept less didn’t burn additional calories. “We tested whether lack of sleep altered the levels of the hormones leptin and ghrelin, increased the amount of food people ate, and affected energy burned through activity,” said Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D., study author and professor of medicine and cardiovascular disease […]
Diabetes in Summers
What has the weather got to do with Diabetes control? seems an obvious question. Summer season has different implications in different parts of the world.. There are many factors which influence the management of Diabetes in this period of time. FOOD: Western In the Colder countries summers bring plenty of fruits and […]
A Different A1C Target for Seniors
News from the American Diabetes Association’s 71st Scientific Sessions An A1C goal of less than 7 % may be unhealthy for some high-risk people with diabetes. A study confirmed that older people may benefit from a higher A1C target. (The A1C test measures blood glucose over two to three months.) In assessing the consequences of […]