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Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
Why Diabetes Can Speed Up Cognitive Decline, and 5 Things You Can Do to Help
The next time you're at the mall, supermarket, sporting event or park, take a look around. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 10 (or about 11.3%) of the individuals you see have received a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. And a staggering 1 in almost 4 U.S. adults (38.0%) meet the criteria for prediabetes, the CDC adds.
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity
Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? Here's What Experts Say
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is an umbrella term used to describe dysfunction in glucose metabolism, which causes hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). This can occur when the body makes little or no insulin, the body’s cells are resistant to the insulin it makes, or a combination of both. There are various types of diabetes, with different risk factors and causes. The American Diabetes Association Standards of Care breaks down the main types of diabetes:
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity
Shoulder Pain: A Nuisance No More!
“Shoulder pain,” I muttered, rubbing my aching deltoid. The pain had become a constant companion, like that overly chatty neighbor who insists on discussing the weather every morning. But unlike the neighbor, this pain didn’t take a day off. It was relentless, gnawing at me like a persistent squirrel trying to crack open a stubborn nut.
By health_kkkkeep2 years ago in Longevity
The Glow That Healed My Soul: A Red Light Therapy Tale
Once upon a time, in the quiet corner of my cluttered apartment, I stumbled upon a secret—a whisper from the universe that promised relief. It wasn’t a mystical scroll or a cryptic riddle; it was a humble device—the red light therapy belt.
By health_kkkkeep2 years ago in Longevity
Thicker Dreams
There’s a certain intimacy in the act of hair care, isn’t there? It’s a ritual that connects us to ourselves, to our ancestors who combed their locks by candlelight, to our future selves who will look back at photos and say, “Look how my hair shone.” I found myself pondering this one quiet morning, the sun barely whispering through the blinds, as I held a bottle of Hair La Vie Renewing Growth Treatment in my hands.
By health_kkkkeep2 years ago in Longevity
The #1 Drink To Help Reduce Diabetes Risk, According to New Research
It’s well-documented that eating whole, nutritious foods like vegetables, nuts and oats is known to help to prevent diabetes. And it might even surprise you to learn that increasing your fruit intake could also be beneficial in the same way. But new research suggests that you should also be reaching for the tea kettle! According to a study published on October 3rd in Diabetologia, drinking a cup of dark tea daily helps control blood sugar and may help reduce your risk for developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity
Can The Order in Which You Eat Your Food Help Prevent Diabetes? New Study Suggests Yes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 96 million U.S. adults—that’s over 1 in 3—have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to meet the criteria for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity
A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis Before Age 60 Might Increase Dementia Risk By 300%, New Study Finds
Rates of diabetes are expected to jump 54% between 2015 and 2030, according to estimates published February 2017 in the journal Population Health Management—far outpacing population growth. So while there is certainly a genetic component involved in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, science stands behind the fact that lifestyle factors can play a role in our risk for type 2 diabetes, and its precursor prediabetes.
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity
The #1 Habit to Start for Better Blood Sugar, According to a Dietitian
Blood sugar can be a tough thing to manage, especially if you've been recently diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. But there are several ways to keep your blood sugar levels in check, including eating a balanced diet, regularly exercising and managing stress. That said, dietitians agree that there is one particular eating habit that may be the key to balancing your blood sugar throughout the day. And the good news is that it's an easy practice to adopt. This article will discuss the best habit you can start for better blood sugar levels, the best foods for blood sugar management and how to eat a well-balanced breakfast.
By Kaly Johnes2 years ago in Longevity
Another Danger In Skewed Food Science For Leaders To Pay Attention To
As Leaders, it is Important to Improve Energy (Mg-ATP) in the Body. This is an underlying aspect of all Success. If you don't Produce Enough Energy (Mg-ATP), don't Generate Quality Energy (Mg-ATP), or can't Sufficiently Reduce Stress Damage (Oxidative Stress), your Success will always be Limited.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 years ago in Longevity
