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Annual Exams

Jan 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
Q: Do I really need an annual exam? I see my doctor for various issues throughout the year anyway. A: An annual exam is essential for adults ages 65 and older, even if they see their doctor for other issues throughout the year. This comprehensive check-up goes beyond addressing specific … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Berberine

Jan 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
Overview. Berberine is a bioactive compound from a range of plants grown throughout the globe. Berberine has proposed benefits ranging from relieving canker sores to managing blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes. This supplement also has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Special Functions. Berberine has well-documented … Read More

Newsbites: Heart-healthy lifestyle; plant over animal fats; meat and type 2 diabetes

Oct 29, 2024 · · Diabetes
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Lower Cancer Risk Taking care of your cardiovascular health may lower your cancer risk, even if you have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers. A prospective cohort study looked at data on 277,000 participants. Researchers created a cardiovascular health score for each participant by comparing reported … Read More
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Longer, More Vigorous Exercise Preserves Kidney Function

Jul 24, 2024 · · Diabetes
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the relationship between physical activity and the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in overweight or obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. Data from 1,746 participants with type 2 diabetes were analyzed to explore the effect of moderate … Read More

News Briefs July 2024

Jun 25, 2024 · · Diabetes
Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that smoking cannabis poses cardiovascular risks similar to tobacco. To make that determination researchers analyzed data from 430,000 U.S. adults ages 18 to 74. The participants answered health … Read More

Ask the EN Experts July 2024

Jun 25, 2024 · · Diabetes
Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as we age. For older Americans, regular intake of too many sweets can have dire consequences. Studies have revealed some pretty alarming outcomes associated with too much sugar, especially on the heart. High sugar intake can … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Rose Hip

Jun 25, 2024 · · Diabetes
“Of all flowers, me thinks a rose is best.”—William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, The Two Noble Kinsmen. Like Shakespeare, many value the aesthetic appeal of a rose. But, what about its taste? While consuming this beautiful plant may not be the first thing that comes to mind, parts of the … Read More

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