Adopting multiple healthy habits can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, yet new research reveals that managing body weight remains the key driver, especially across different ethnic groups. Study: Prospective association of a Lifestyle Risk Factor Index with type 2 diabetes in the Multiethnic Cohort. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
Even when restaurants want to serve healthier food to kids, hurdles like picky eaters, food waste, and profit margins can get in the way. This study reveals the tensions and the opportunities for healthier family dining. Study: Restaurants Offering Healthier Kids’ Menus: A Mixed-Methods Study. Image Credit: Irina WS / Shutterstock Children are more likely to develop…
Did you know that in the UK, men are nearly 60% more likely to die prematurely before the age of 75 than women? On average, men also die nearly four years earlier than women, and they are disproportionately affected by a number of serious health conditions, including certain cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes….
Danish researchers, in collaboration with the Danish Football Association, have released a White Paper that describes football as an effective recipe in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases. The White Paper entitled Football as Prevention and Treatment – A White Paper Focusing on 10 Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors – compiles and presents research…
By Srabani Banerjee In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, many of us spend a significant amount of time sitting — whether at a work desk, in front of a screen, or relaxing on the couch. Unfortunately, this sedentary lifestyle can have serious health implications, particularly increasing the risk of diabetes. According to research published in ‘Diabetes…
FDA says Ozempic, Wegovy are not in short supply anymore, which could impact prices – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman reports on whether…
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The UK has seen a surge in the number of type 2 diabetes cases, with data analysis from Diabetes UK showing that one in five adults are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. The charity found that 12.2 million people are affected by the condition, the highest total ever recorded. Just a small proportion of…
The health benefits of regular exercise for children are manifold. Young people taking part in athletic activity see improved memory, less depression, build stronger muscles and bones, and have improved blood pressure and avoid spikes in blood sugar. Exercise also helps to keep body weight in check, reduce fat and limit the longer-term risks of…
Clinicians who completed an American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) course introducing the foundations of lifestyle medicine and food as medicine reported significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence, as well as increases in how often they practice lifestyle medicine with patients, a research study found. The findings are important because, while lifestyle behavior changes…