Lifestyle Changes Effective in Protecting Against Type 2 Diabetes
Changing to a healthier lifestyle appears to be at least as effective as taking prescription drugs in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, says a new BMJ study.
Exercise in Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise, dietary changes and medication have long been the cornerstones of managing type 2 diabetes. But few studies examine how exercise actually benefits these patients.
Exercise in Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise, dietary changes and medication have long been the cornerstones of managing type 2 diabetes. But few studies examine how exercise actually benefits these patients.
Weight Lifting Can Help Overweight Teens Reduce Risk of Diabetes
Teens at risk of developing diabetes can prevent or delay its onset through strength training exercise, a University of Southern California study has found.
Sleep Deprivation Doubles Risks of Obesity in Both Children and Adults
Research has found that sleep deprivation is associated with an almost a two-fold increased risk of being obese for both children and adults.
Researchers Looking At How Neighborhoods Contribute To Healthy Lifestyles
The project by nutrition researchers from Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is part of efforts to learn how a neighborhood influences physical activity and diet.
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.
Adult Lifestyle Biggest Risk Factor For Diabetes
Adult lifestyle has more influence on your chances of developing diabetes than childhood experience, according to new research whose findings contradict previously-held beliefs.
Regular Yoga Practice May Help Prevent Middle-Age Spread
regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight.
Relatively Few US Adults Report Having A Healthy Lifestyle
Despite clear evidence of the health benefits, few U.S. adults conform to four common healthy behaviors that together characterize a healthy lifestyle.
Exercise Combats Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults
Moderate program of physical exercise in people age 55 to 75 can significantly offset risk factors metabolic syndrome.
Race May Affect Weight And Fitness Level
Race may play an important role in determining a person's obesity and fitness levels, shows a new study.
Overweight Hispanic Youth Face Increased Risk of Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
New research shows that large numbers of overweight Hispanic youth already have complications of obesity, including impaired glucose tolerance, which can lead to diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
Joslin Study: It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising and Losing Weight
A new study shows that obese adults who lost just 7 percent of their weight and did moderate-intensity physical exercise for six months improved their major blood vessel function by approximately 80 percent, regardless of whether or not they had type 2 diabetes.
Exercise, Not Diet, May Be Best Defense Against Heart Disease
Despite widespread attention to diet, calorie intake may not be a major factor in causing death by heart disease.
Researchers: Exercise Can Reduce Prevent Diabetes for People of any Weight
Taking a brisk half-hour walk every day can decrease a person's risk of developing diabetes regardless of their weight.
