Monthly Archives: August 2005
East Meets West In Effort To Prevent Diabetes: Researchers Using Traditional Chinese Exercises To...
In a study that is believed to be the first in the world to evaluate the effectiveness of Qigong and Tai Chi to combat the disease, PhD student Liu Xin has developed a series of exercises to reduce the risk of progression to Type 2 diabetes.
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Higher In Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients 50 And Older; Findings Offer...
1 in 120 people newly diagnosed with diabetes age 50 and older have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer--a risk that is eight times more than expected for the general population.
Diabetic Nerve Therapy Shows ‘Striking’ Results
Research into a new treatment for nerve damage caused by diabetes could bring relief to millions of diabetic patients, say experts.
High Levels of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Cut Stroke Risk
High levels of physical activity, such as running, swimming or heavy gardening during leisure time can reduce your risk of stroke In addition, walking or biking to and from work for up to 29 minutes a day may also reduce the risk.
