Could a diabetes breakthrough come in the form of better technology and techniques? New research says yes. Innovations in microscopy Until recently, quality images of GLP1R—a receptor protein on beta cells—have been elusive. These specialized cells in the pancreas and some brain cells produce insulin, making them vital to diabetes researchers. But because of the … Continue reading Microscopy Breakthrough Will Aid Diabetes Research
Think you’re fine to indulge on the weekends as long as you stick to eating healthy the other days? A new study has found that it’s vital to maintain a regular eating schedule on the weekends in order to prevent obesity. Weekend eating and BMI A study published in the journal Nutrients looked at data … Continue reading Irregular Eating on Weekend Tied to Higher BMI
If you’ve got a tight calf muscle and need some good stretches, check out this list of options to try before your next workout. The towel stretch Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front. Grasping both ends of a hand towel (not a full-size bath towel), toss the center of the … Continue reading Stretches for a Tight Calf Muscle
Even if you’ve heard of arugula, you probably don’t know the many health benefits of this cruciferous vegetable. Arugula comes from the same family as kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts and has similar dietary benefits, including the following: Reduced diabetes risk Quite a few studies have found that arugula appears to reduce your risk of … Continue reading Benefits of Adding Arugula to Your Diet
In recent years, kale has been the butt of jokes when people poke fun at eating healthy. While the jokes may hint that kale isn’t tasty, many people find it delicious and everyone can benefit from this superfood’s nutrient-packed profile. Among other things, this leafy green contains fiber, vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin K and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Add Kale to Your Diet
Fermented soy products, such as miso and natto, are becoming more popular in Western cultures in recent years. Now, Japanese researchers have concluded that fermented soy products might reduce mortality risk. A study on fermented soy products The researchers looked at data from nearly 93,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 74. … Continue reading Why Add Fermented Soy Products to Your Diet?
Can waking from sleep to the sound of a particular alarm affect the rest of your day? According to new research, yes. In fact, the new study found that melodic alarms may actually be the key to keeping you alert after you wake up from sleep. How you wake from sleep matters The lead author … Continue reading Why You Should Wake From Sleep With a Melodic Alarm
Low-carb diets are all the rage right now, but there are different kinds of carbohydrates and they don’t all provide lasting energy. Here’s what you need to know in order to include the right carbs in your balanced diet. Unprocessed carbohydrates Carbs that aren’t processed contain fiber, vitamins and minerals and can provide lasting energy. … Continue reading Understanding Refined Carbohydrates
What if you could boost your memory or other learning during sleep just by sniffing certain odors? There’s new evidence that doing so might improve exam performance. Sleep, scent and learning A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports seems to indicate that certain fragrances can be used to target memory and learning. The … Continue reading Scents During Sleep May Boost Learning
Although nothing is completely off-limits for diabetics, some foods—such as vegetables—should be a central focus of a healthy diet. But not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to diabetes; some have more fiber, proteins and nitrates and are lower on the glycemic index (GI). Here are some of the best vegetables for diabetics … Continue reading Top 5 Vegetables for Diabetics
