Reviewed by Nutritionist Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Drinking sugary drinks can increase your risk of heart disease. These drinks are easy to overdose on and are a concentrated source of added sugar. Limiting added sugar and practicing other healthy habits may reduce your risk of heart … Read more
3 minute read · Scientists have found that vigorous exercise can lower the risk of eight chronic diseases. · Research shows that even just a few minutes of intense exercise a day can make a difference. ・Experts explain the latest research. There is a big movement in the medical community to count all forms of … Read more
A new study suggests that making small lifestyle changes can significantly protect your heart health. Image credit: Westend61/Getty ImagesThis article was originally published on Medical News Today A new study investigated how small changes in lifestyle affect cardiovascular health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about eight years, tracking their sleep, nutrition, … Read more
When people with diabetes lose health insurance, their condition doesn’t just get worse; In a new study, OHSU researchers say it gets even worse. Researchers say the findings demonstrate how quickly insurance coverage interruptions can disrupt treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, which require regular monitoring, medication adjustments, and consistent access to treatment. The … Read more
People with higher levels of vitamin D as they enter middle age may have a lower risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. For the study, researchers measured vitamin D blood levels in about 800 adults without dementia who were on average 39 years old at the start of the study. Some 16 years later, … Read more