Taking a 5-minute walk every 30 minutes could lower blood sugar and blood pressure
Scientists from Columbia University and other institutions have found that taking short walking breaks during the day—specifically a five-minute walk every half hour—can effectively...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to diabetic foot ulcers, study finds
Scientists from Shaoyang University and other institutions have found that vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to diabetic foot ulcers.
The study, led by Juan...
Your eyes may show your heart health and how fast you are aging
A new study suggests that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may hold important clues about your heart health and how fast your...
Western diet may increase risk of vision loss in older people
Scientists from the University at Buffalo have found that people who follow a Western-style diet—high in red and processed meat, fried foods, refined grains,...
Walnuts could help reduce ‘bad’ blood cholesterol and high blood pressure
Scientists from Imo State University and other institutions have found that eating walnuts daily may help reduce “bad” blood cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Nuts...
Study finds the top drug choices for type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of North Carolina has helped doctors and patients better understand which medications are most helpful for people with...
Tart cherry juice could help improve blood sugar health
Scientists from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and several partnering institutions have found that drinking tart cherry juice may support healthier blood sugar levels.
Tart...
Omega-3 fats may lower blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome
A new study at Southeast University in China aimed to find out if taking omega-3 supplements could be helpful for people with metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic...
Eating within a time window may prevent diabetes and obesity
A new review has found that eating all your meals within a set time each day—called time-restricted eating—might help prevent type 2 diabetes and...
Eating white rice linked to higher diabetes risk, study confirms
Scientists from Lanzhou University have found that eating white rice is associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes—the most...