Counting carbs? Understanding glycemic index and glycemic load
You’ve probably heard of glycemic index and glycemic load.
Some studies suggest that sticking to foods with a low glycemic index may help prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and...
Increase your muscle strength to reduce diabetes risk
Scientists from Iowa State University found that building muscle strength may offer a way to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
They found that...
How leftovers mess with your eating and exercise
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that Leftovers may be throwing off your sense of how much you’ve actually eaten and how much...
Keep your mouth healthy: Oral care for older people
Oral health is important for people of all ages.
But the simple routine you learned as a kid—brush your teeth twice a day and floss...
This diet may boost healthy aging in women
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in added...
Thinking about your thyroid health
You’ve probably heard of the thyroid gland, but do you know what it does? You might not give it a second thought unless something...
Insomnia could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the University of Bristol found that people who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep had higher blood sugar levels than...
Walking your way to better health? Remember the acronym FIT
So you put on extra pounds during the pandemic.
And your cholesterol's too high. And maybe you need to do a better job managing blood...
Scientists find a new way to treat obesity
When dieting and exercise aren't enough, weight-loss surgery can be an effective obesity treatment.
Scientists from the University of Ulsan found people who don't want...
Siren call of daylight saving must be resisted, scientists say
The clock, not the steam engine, is the key machine of the modern industrial age.
—Lewis Mumford, 1934
Forget long, languid summer evenings — they’re not...