Those of us with a bit of belly fat may take comfort in the fact that our excess weight is confined to our gut.
That can’t be as bad as being fat all over, can it?
Yes, actually it can.
Researchers have found that having the proverbial “pot belly” while being thin elsewhere is worse for your health than being fat everywhere.… Read More
Groundbreaking studies of an ancient Indian herb bring great news for people who can’t control their sugar cravings…
Researchers have found that this natural remedy helps control blood sugar, increases natural insulin production, and even fights belly fat.i
It could be a godsend for people with diabetes. And it may help Americans end their addiction to sugar.… Read More
You can cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by 80% by taking one common vitamin.
That’s the important finding of a groundbreaking study conducted jointly by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University in South Korea.
It showed that your diabetes risk is closely linked to how much vitamin D you have in your body. … Read More
It’s long been known that having type 2 diabetes can affect your memory and thinking skills.
But what about non-diabetics? Can rising blood sugar damage your mental sharpness if your level is not high enough to make you a diabetic?
That’s the question a major study set out to answer. Researchers analyzed blood sugar levels and cognitive function in 5,189 people over a decade.… Read More
Mouthwash may kill the germs that cause bad breath…
But they also kill beneficial bacteria that prevent diabetes, according to a Harvard study.
The research shows that if you’re overweight, using mouthwash greatly increases your risk of type 2 diabetes.[1]
Harvard University scientists evaluated 1,206 overweight middle-age people. During the three-year study, just over 200 of them developed diabetes.
The scientists found that those who used commercial mouthwashes twice a day were 55% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to those who did not use mouthwash at all.… Read More
Metabolic syndrome doesn’t elicit the same dread as other major killers such as heart disease and cancer.
That may be because it isn’t a distinct illness. Instead, it’s a “constellation” of conditions. They include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar.
Together, they add up to metabolic syndrome, which doubles your risk of early death.[1]
Metabolic syndrome deserves more attention.… Read More