Category: diabetes

Avoiding Insulin Resistance

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Left unchecked, the common condition known as insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type…

Ask Tufts Experts: Apple Cider Vinegar; Salt vs. Sodium; Ketone Drinks

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Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar control? Richard Siegel, MD, co-director of the…

Injectable Semaglutide Formulation Makes Compliance with Healthy Diet Easier

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You’ve probably heard about semaglutide; it is branded as Ozempic and Rybelsus for diabetes management…

What’s the Skinny on Weight-Loss Meds?

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Obesity is a serious and common health issue that has historically been misunderstood. In fact,…

Newsbites: Body mass index data; healthy eating and sleep; MIND diet for cognitive health

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New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

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About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate…

Should You Try “Intermittent Fasting?”

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Carrying excess body fat (particularly belly fat) increases risk for metabolic syndrome (see page 4)…

Beet Supplements?

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Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…

Appreciate the Thinking Skills That Can Remain the Same or Even Improve as You Get Older

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Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that…

Good News About Colon Screenings

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Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy….

What Happens if You Have Too Much or Too Little Fat in Your Diet? 

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While fat has often been dubbed as a dietary nemesis, it’s important to know that…

Tomato Time

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The Folklore. Ripe tomatoes, plump with the flavor and fragrance of summer, tug heavily on…

Beat the Heat with Cool Summer Treats

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There’s nothing like an icy drink or frozen treat to help tame summer swelter, keep…

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

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Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

Avoid Artificial Sweeteners

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A recent recommendation from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that any form of non-sugar…

Exercises For Mobility

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Regardless of your age or physical condition, you can improve your balance and increase your…

Newsbites: Erythritol and cardiovascular events; strength training and blood pressure; brain health and blueberry polyphenols

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Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular…

Reader Beware!

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Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance,…

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

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Many Americans are sleeping poorly or not getting enough sleep. More than 25 percent of…

Why Sleep Is So Important

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Sleep is often thought of as a passive activity and a time of rest, but…