Research by medical students at St. George’s University in London found that the loss of sensation in the feet in diabetics could be a predictor of certain cardiovascular events like heart attack or strokes. As we’ve documented in past posts, diabetes affects how blood flows throughout the body. Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, […]
Sports Drinks Have Few Health Benefits
A study by researchers at the University of Otago found that sugary sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade offer few health benefits while putting kids at risk for diabetes, tooth decay and childhood obesity. Staying hydrated is key to preforming your best during a game, but researchers feared that too many children are reaching for […]
Run Your Way To A Longer Life
Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running, even in very small amounts, provides similar health benefits to those who run regularly throughout the week. For their study, researchers examined more than 50,000 participants between the ages of 18 and 100 over a period of 15 years. Each individual […]
Blame Your Fat Brother For Your Obesity
A new report suggests that you can blame your fat brother or sister for your increased risk of developing love handles, according to new findings by researchers at the Mongan Institute for Health Policy. While it is known that a person’s risk of obesity increases if they have family members who are obese, there has been little […]
TV Consumption Linked to Increased Death Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that passive sedentary activities are much more likely to lead to an increased risk of early death than active sedentary behaviors. While the idea of an active sedentary behavior may seem oxymoronic, hear us out. Watching television is passive for both your […]
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