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Halt Progression of Prediabetes with Lifestyle Changes

Dec 18, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Diabetes

Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately one in three women over 50 in the United States. While those numbers may sound daunting, the good news is that prediabetes is far from an inevitable path to diabetes. Instead, it’s a pivotal moment— … Read More

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

Oct 29, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · 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

Newsbites: Sodium reduction and blood pressure; whole grains and type 2 diabetes

Aug 26, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Diabetes

A Dietary Pattern That’s Good for the Planet is also Good for You A dietary pattern that is good for both human health and the health of the planet was proposed in 2019 by the EATLancet Commission, a group of leading researchers in nutrition, health, sustainability, and policy from around … Read More

Longer, More Vigorous Exercise Preserves Kidney Function

Jul 24, 2024 · UHN Staff · 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 · UHN Staff · 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 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · 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 · Bridget Cassady · 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

Learn to Manage the Many Risk Factors That Lead to Accelerated Brain Aging

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

Two old cars can be the same age, make, and model, but look and act like very different vehicles. One runs as smoothly as it did when it rolled out of the factory, while the other shows every bit of its age as it lurches and chugs down the street. … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Oregano Oil

May 23, 2024 · Maria Stewart · Diabetes

Overview. Oregano oil (Oreganum vulgare), sometimes called wild marjoram oil or winter marjoram oil, is the essential oil extract of the herb oregano, providing many phytochemicals, which are attributed to a range of benefits. Despite well-known culinary uses, the scientific evidence for oregano oil to support health is sparse. Special … Read More

Not All Types of Body Fat Are Created Equal

Apr 23, 2024 · Denise Webb · Diabetes

It’s not news that obesity increases the risk of several conditions and diseases, such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer, but what may not be as commonly known is that it’s not so much the quantity of fat in your … Read More

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