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01/13/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Whole body vibration exercises found to increase circulation, providing effects similar to physical activity

Exercise and diet have been getting a lot of attention lately for their ability to help those with diabetes and metabolic syndrome as people grow increasingly wary of the dangerous drugs that are often prescribed for these conditions. However, there is one type of exercise in particular that is often overlooked that can reap significant […]

11/04/2017 / By Russel Davis

Don’t eat alone; it’s bad for your health – especially if you’re a man, according to new research

Eating alone proves to be detrimental to the body’s overall health, according to a study published in the journal Obesity Research & Clinical Practice. A team of researchers at the Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, has enrolled 7,725 adults as part of the study. The experts have also noted how often the participants ate alone and assessed their […]

01/28/2017 / By David Gutierrez

After decades of pushing low-fat quackery, scientists now admit cheese and cream are good for your heart, can help prevent diabetes

Foods high in saturated fat, such as cheese and cream, may actually improve health and reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The findings contradict previously held wisdom — that a […]

01/12/2017 / By David Gutierrez

Common food additives found to trigger colon cancer, study finds

A group of common food additives causes changes to the gut microbiome that promote inflammation and lead to colon cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Georgia State University and published in the journal Cancer Research. The additives in question, called emulsifiers, are used to increase the shelf life and improve the texture […]

01/03/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Study links vitamin D deficiency to metabolic syndrome in mice

One out of every four of the world’s adults suffers from metabolic syndrome. This is often a precursor to diabetes and heart problems, and it is no secret that a poor diet that is rich in the wrong kinds of fats and carbohydrates plays a role in its development. However, scientists have also found that […]

11/03/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Metabolic syndrome may be linked to vitamin deficiency

Many Americans who suffer from the cluster of conditions, known as metabolic syndrome, may be deficient in vitamin E, according to a new study. Metabolic syndrome affects one third of the population and is defined as anyone who has at least 3 of the 5 markers that increase risk for heart disease and diabetes; excess […]

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