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09/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The profound effect working night shifts can have on your body

If you’ve ever worked night shifts, you don’t need to see any scientific studies to know that it’s bad for your health as well as your mood. However, a new study has shown just how much working these unnatural hours can impact your body. In a study carried out by researchers from Washington State University, […]

09/15/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The danger that is sugar: How this food item increases your risk for depression and anxiety

You probably crave sweets once in a while and for good reason – a preference for sweets is a survival mechanism that protects humans from ingesting toxic foods. Sweet foods are also a common comfort food that instantly makes you feel better when they’re stressed or lonely. However, your sweet tooth is exposing you to […]

09/07/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Molecular hydrogen dramatically reduces oxidative stress in your body

Could one of the most prevalent molecules on our planet prove to be one of the most powerful healers of our time? While researchers investigate rare botanicals tucked away in remote corners of the planet and scientists try to engineer increasingly sophisticated treatments, the answer to many health problems might have been right under our […]

08/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

All it takes is 14 days: Two weeks’ worth of exercise significantly improves beta cell function and reduces pancreatic fat in adults with Type 2 diabetes

The importance of exercise, especially for people suffering from chronic conditions, should never be downplayed. A study in the journal Diabetologia adds more evidence to that fact, suggesting that people with Type 2 diabetes only need two weeks of exercise to enhance their beta cell function and diminish pancreatic fat. For the study, researchers from Finland […]

06/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Low amounts of testosterone put men at risk of chronic diseases, even if they’re young

Men of all ages are at risk of chronic disease if their testosterone levels are low, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, a team of researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Florida looked at the relationship between testosterone, age, and chronic disease. The research team based their […]

06/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Improve your insulin resistance with resistance exercise

People suffering from Type 2 diabetes have a new reason to take up muscle-building resistance training. In an American Physiological Society article, a Japanese study recently reported that this particular type of physical regimen could increase the effectiveness of a protein that controls the rate at which it absorbs glucose. Resistance exercise could therefore be […]

06/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Do you get enough omega-6 fatty acids? Research finds they protect against premature death, cardiovascular disease

Live longer by adding omega-6 fatty acids to your diet. A study found that omega-6 fatty acids can help prevent premature death as well as cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, discovered that the risk of premature death decreased as the linoleic acid level in the blood increased. Researchers […]

05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Simple eye exam can verify whether a diabetic has nerve damage, according to new study

There’s a new way to look at whether a person with Type 2 diabetes has nerve damage. In a study of people with the condition, researchers found that a simple eye exam, aided by the use of a special microscope, can determine within 10 minutes whether a person with Type 2 diabetes has suffered from […]

05/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by Type 2 diabetes

In a review of studies published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, vitamin D was found to reduce inflammation brought by Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade inflammation is known to precede and to be present in the development of Type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia found that the meta-analysis […]

04/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating nuts and seeds found to cut your risk of premature death by HALF

If you want to live longer, eat more nuts and seeds. According to a study, eating these foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids, cuts the risk of premature death by nearly half. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that levels of the fatty acid omega-6, which can be found in […]

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