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Walking Pace and Risk of Heart Disease

Walking Pace and Risk of Heart Disease Linked in Study

Does your walking pace mean you're at a higher risk of heart disease? Study suggests that people who walk at a certain speed could be at higher risk of heart disease compared to the general population.
Man Walking After Meal - Helps Manage Diabetes

Help Manage Diabetes: Take a Short Walk After Meals

New research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests that people managing type 2 diabetes should walk after meals to gain the greatest blood...

Do Kids Get Good Exercise in Dance Class? Study Says No.

Most parents think that sending their child to dance class provides a good amount of physical activity and exercise. A new study found that...
Photo of Simple Leg Exercises Prevent Diabetes Complications

Study: Simple Leg Exercises Can Help Diabetic Heart Health

A UBC study has found that a few simple leg exercises can reduce the risk of diabetes complications, improve blood vessel function and lower...
Photo of Seniors Exercising for Arthritis and other Conditions

Mild Exercise for Seniors Helps Arthritis and More

Researchers found that a low-impact exercise program for seniors helped decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life for most participants. It's never too...
Physical Activity and Diabetes

Physical Activity and Type 2 Diabetes, Type and Timing Matters

New data about both the amount and timing of physical activity in reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as how...

Study: Exercise Harder for People with Diabetic Relatives

Exercise is good for everyone -- but some struggle more than others. Researchers have found that people with a family history of type 2...

Obese Women Convert Carbohydrate to Fat Faster Than Lean Women

De novo lipogenesis is the metabolic route by which mammals convert excessive dietary carbohydrates into fat. Given the prevalence of highly refined carbohydrates in the American diet, this process may play a significant role in the increase in obesity in the U.S. population.

For Diabetics, Exercise Helps Control Blood Glucose, Trim Waist Size and Body Fat

How important is exercise to people with diabetes? Waist circumference, percentage of body fat, and hemoglobin A1c levels all improved in diabetics who exercised...

Study Shows Which New York City Residents Spend Too Much Time Sitting Around

New York City is one of the most walkable cities in the county, yet certain groups of residents are spending way too much time...

Partial Remission from Diabetes Linked to Intensive Weight-Loss Intervention

Participation in an intensive lifestyle intervention was associated with a greater likelihood of partial remission of type 2 diabetes.

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.

Study: Amish Children Are 2-Times More Physically Active Than Non-Amish Children

Old Order Amish children are much more physically active and three times less likely to be overweight than non-Amish children, which may provide them with some long-term protection against developing Type 2 diabetes.

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.

Obese Children Metabolize Drugs Differently Than Healthy Weight Children

Researchers have provided the first evidence-based data on changes in drug metabolism in obese children as compared to healthy weight children.

Metabolically Healthy Obesity: Exercise May Be the Key

Although obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and heart disease, some people who are overweight or obese are able to delay or avoid developing related key risk factors.