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.
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.
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...
Study Finds More Breaks from Sitting Are Good for Waistlines and Hearts
It is becoming well accepted that, as well as too little exercise, too much sitting is bad for people's health. Now a new study has found that it is not just the length of time people spend sitting down that can make a difference, but also the number of breaks that they take while sitting at their desk or on their sofa.
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.
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 Linked to Newer, Less Walkable Neighborhoods
The age of your neighborhood may influence your risk of obesity, according to a new study from the University of Utah.
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...
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.
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.
Study Gets Obese Mice Moving and Cures Their Diabetes
Blood sugar control in those animals can be completely restored by returning leptin sensitivity to a single class of neurons in the brain.
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.
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.
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: 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...
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...
