Regular Three-Minute Workout Boosts Metabolism
A regular high-intensity, three-minute workout has a significant effect on the body's ability to process sugars.
Study: Women at Risk of Developing Metabolic Syndrome Due to Lack of Exercise
A national study shows that women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome - a risky and increasingly prevalent condition related to obesity.
Study Raises Questions on Widespread Prescribing of Diabetic Footwear
The evidence suggests that a shift in the diabetic foot care paradigm may be in order.
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.
Walking to Work Cuts Risk of Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
People who walk to work are around 40% less likely to have diabetes as those who drive, according to a new study.
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 Combats Metabolic Syndrome in Older Adults
Moderate program of physical exercise in people age 55 to 75 can significantly offset risk factors metabolic syndrome.
Less Fit Teens More Likely to Have Precursor to Diabetes
A child who is overweight and unfit may already be on the road to developing insulin resistance, an early sign of diabetes, researchers have reported.
People Over 40 Need Frequent Exercise to Prevent or Treat Type 2 Diabetes
People over 40 who use aerobic exercise to prevent or control diabetes need not only regular, but frequent, exercise if they are to realize its potential benefits.
Study Finds Brief Counseling By Health Professionals Boosts Patients’ Physical Fitness
Just 3 hours of advice and counseling by doctors and other health care professionals over 2 years can boost sedentary adults' physical fitness, according to a new study.
Fear of Hypoglycemia a Barrier to Exercise for Type 1 Diabetics
Study finds individuals with the greatest fear of physical activity had the poorest control of their diabetes.
Obesity Study Focuses on After-School Hours
Whether after-school hours filled with study, exercise and nutritious snacks can help turn around unprecedented obesity rates in children is the focus of a new study at the Medical College of Georgia.
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.
Exercise, Calcium-Rich Diet Could Cut Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Adopting daily exercise sessions and a calcium-rich diet could reduce the risk of a group of health risk factors called the metabolic syndrome, finds a new study of Illinois adults. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that together signal a significantly higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
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.
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.
