Diabetes

Seek Out the Spice of Life

Dec 19, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
We know the importance of herbs and spices for enhancing flavors, but do you know how they can enhance your health as well? They have been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Herbs like basil, oregano, and cilantro are the leaves of the plant and spices like … Read More

Research Round Up January 2024

Dec 19, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
• Belly Fat Linked with Lower Brain Volume. Excess abdominal fat, both visceral and subcutaneous, may be associated with lower brain volume, specifically cognitive function, in middle-aged adults, according to researchers. In the study, more than 10,000 healthy adults, ages 20 to 80 years, underwent whole-body MRI scans to evaluate … Read More
Fruits and vegetables

Produce Prescriptions” Boost Health

Nov 29, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Access to free fruits and vegetables through programs that offer “produce prescriptions” for gift cards or vouchers for produce at grocery stores or farmers markets can result in measurable health benefits, research shows. The study used data from 1,800 children and 2,100 adults participating in produce prescription programs where they … Read More

Avoiding Insulin Resistance

Oct 26, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Left unchecked, the common condition known as insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Each step of the way, the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems increases. We spoke to Anastassios Pittas, MD, MS, Chief of Endocrinology at Tufts Medical Center and a professor … Read More

High on Dry

Oct 26, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
With plant-based eating on trend, you may have noticed that we are hearing more often about the health and environmental benefits of including pulses in the diet. Indeed, pulses have a lot going for them in terms of nutrition, sustainability, and affordability. Their use is emphasized by various healthy eating … Read More

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

Sep 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate higher risk for a number of serious health conditions. Knowing if you are one of them gives you a chance to avoid these negative health outcomes. Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is not a disease or … Read More

Managing Diabetes Reduces Heart Disease Risk

Sep 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Diabetes and heart disease are closely linked, and individuals with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease compared with those without diabetes. “The majority of patients with diabetes, about 70%, will die from heart disease rather than diabetes itself,” explains cardiologist Marwah Shahid, MD, UCLA Division … Read More

What are Polyphenols?

Sep 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
 Q: What are polyphenols and how can I get them in my diet? A: Polyphenols are compounds found in plant foods, including fruits and veggies, herbs, spices, dark chocolate, tea, and wine. Polyphenols (of which more than 8,000 types have been identified) can be broken down into four main groups: … Read More

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