Posts Tagged ‘Exercise’
5 Air Fried Foods That Help You Stay Fit
Air fryers are a terrific way to spare time and eat healthily. It’s a kitchen appliance that gives you almost the same result as a deep frier but without the use of any oils. Spicy chickpea Chickpeas can be made in several ways. For instance, you can boil them and eat with curry, mash them…
Read More4 Out Of 5 Americans With Diabetes Went Into Debt To Pay For Insulin, New Survey Shows
Deb Gordon Amidst rising inflation, Americans are feeling the squeeze of higher prices on everything from gas to groceries. But when inflation bumps into the already rising cost of drugs such as insulin, the impact can be serious, and the stakes are high. According to a new study, released earlier this month from CharityRx, 79% of U.S.…
Read More5 Reasons Starting Small Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
When it comes to fitness goals, you might think you should just go all in. But this is like going from sitting on the couch to running a 10K in a day. Instead, if you want to really reach your goals, start small. Starting small is the key to success. In fact, this is how…
Read MoreTaking Charge of Your Health
Image: Pexels The human body is complex and taking care of it can seem challenging. Data show that over half of Americans live with a chronic disease, and for these individuals, advocating for their health may feel even more overwhelming. Fortunately, with the right professionals and a good plan, most individuals can properly manage their health…
Read MoreDiabetes Wellness Visits Reduce Risk of Amputation
“Our results confirmed our hypothesis that Annual Wellness Visits are associated with a reduced risk of major lower-extremity amputations, highlighting the importance of connecting patients to preventive care services,” said Jennifer Lobo, Ph.D., a researcher in UVA’s Department of PublicHealth Sciences. Patients with diabetes who participate in a free Annual Wellness Visit covered by Medicare are…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Breath Control Yoga for Cardiac Patients
What is yoga? It is derived from a Sanskrit root called ‘Yuj’ meaning ‘To join’ or ‘To unite’. People ask if it is a religion or a faith but, it’s nothing like that. Yoga is a spiritual discipline that focuses on bringing peace and harmony between our mind and body. It is strongly recommended to…
Read MoreIncorporating Transverse-Plane Core and Rotation Work
When you watch someone hit a golf ball, throw a punch or simply retrieve groceries from the car, it’s evident that human movement occurs in all three planes of motion. Did you know that 87.5% of our core muscles are oriented either diagonally or horizontally? One action that these muscles perform is rotation (Santana 2000). The diagonal…
Read MoreSome Quality-of-Life Improvement Observed with Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes self-management education is associated with improvements in patient-reported quality of life, though findings vary between different interventions, according to findings from a systematic review. “This research demonstrated that implementing components of diabetes self-management education can positively influence quality of life in adults and youth with type 1 diabetes,” Patricia Davidson, DCN, RDN, CDCES, LDN, professor in the department…
Read MoreLow Carb & Kidney Health
A paper published recently in Molecular Biology Reports highlights various mechanisms by which very low carb diets or ketogenic diets (KDs) may be helpful for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although research supports the use of these diets for a wide array of medical conditions, exploration regarding efficacy for CKD is a new, emerging area. Being that diabetes,…
Read MoreBetter Overnight Time-in-Range, Worse Sleep Quality with Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery
Older adults with type 1 diabetes using hybrid closed-loop insulin pump therapy had more time in range during sleep, but worse sleep quality compared with those using sensor-augmented therapy, according to study findings. “This randomized trial provides the first evidence that, during objectively measured sleep, closed-loop automated basal insulin delivery improves time in range and…
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