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.
Vitamin D Prevents Clogged Arteries in Diabetics
People with diabetes often develop clogged arteries that cause heart disease, and new research suggests that low vitamin D levels are to blame.
Trans Fatty Acids on Food Labels: A Big Help For Consumers
including trans fatty acids on food labels should help millions of people.
Fat Hormone Acts On Brain Circuit To Curb Obesity, Diabetes
New research finds that a single brain region is sufficient for normal control of blood sugar and activity level by the fat hormone leptin.
First Link Found Between Obesity, Inflammation And Vascular Disease
Human fat cells produce a protein that is linked to both inflammation and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Low-Glycemic Load Diet May Be More Effective For Dieters With Certain Insulin Response Patterns
Overweight individuals who secrete insulin at a higher level may experience greater weight loss by selecting a low-glycemic load diet, compared to a low-fat diet, according to a study.
High Pulse Pressure Associated With Greater Death Risk in Dialysis Patients
study of dialysis patients indicates that a new way of looking at traditional blood pressure numbers may be important in determining which patients are at highest risk of dying.
Body Shape Tied to Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk
Study details the relationship between certain body shapes and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and other health issues. A study from...
Hba1C Levels Did Not Improve After Personalized Education and Assessment from Ophthalmologist
Personalized education and risk assessment for people with diabetes visiting the ophthalmologist did not improve hemoglobin A1c levels or glycemic control. Providing personalized education and...
Abnormal Fat Metabolism Underlies Heart Problems in Diabetic Patients
In those with diabetes, cardiovascular complications occur at an earlier age and often result in premature death, making heart disease the major killer of diabetic people. But why?
Obese Men More Carb Intolerant Than Obese Women
Obese men may not process carbohydrates as efficiently as obese women, a condition that can, ultimately, lead to a decrease in fitness level and the development of metabolic disorders.
Diabetic Hearts Make Unhealthy Switch To High-Fat Diet
The high-fat "diet" that diabetic heart muscle consumes helps make cardiovascular disease the most common killer of diabetic patients, according to a study.
Yogurt Lowers Stroke Risk, Helps with Diabetes and Hypertension
A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension details how higher yogurt intake is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women and can help with diabetes and hypertension.
Discovered: Genetic Markers Linking Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Alzheimer’s
Certain patients with type 2 diabetes may have specific genetic risk factors that put them at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, according to...
All Sweeteners Not The Same For Managing Type 2 Diabetes
New research shows that some sweeteners, especially date sugar and dark brown sugars, contain antioxidants that have the potential to control diabetes-linked heart disease and high blood pressure. Some sweeteners used in the study also had the ability to inhibit the activity of a key enzyme related to Type 2 diabetes.
Study Shows Red Wine More Heart-Healthy Than Gin
When the choice is red wine or gin, choose red wine – at least when considering your heart's health.
