Nutrition and Prediabetes: A Primer for Busy Folks
Prediabetes is a strange one.
It affects almost 100 million adults in the US alone, yet most don’t even realize they have it.
The scary part is that if left unmanaged, it will progress to type 2 diabetes.
Fortunately, this progression can be avoided. In fact, prediabetes is completely reversible through a combination of simple diet changes, exercise, and weight loss.
This article highlights the most important things you can do to reverse prediabetes and reclaim your health.
[Discover More…]11 Troubling Symptoms of Diabetes in Men: Don’t Ignore Them Any Longer
Diabetes is a growing problem that currently affects 1 in 11 adults worldwide.
Type 2 diabetes makes up 90-95% of all cases. It’s typically a result of poor lifestyle and diet coupled with genetic factors.
Symptoms often develop gradually and you may not even notice them. In fact, 1 in 3 people don’t realize they have diabetes.
However, early diagnosis is essential for protecting cardiovascular health. A 3-year delay in diagnosis increases your relative risk of heart disease by 29%, while a 6-year delay increases it by 38% (1).
Men tend to ignore symptoms and delay a doctor’s visit much longer than women. So this article looks at 11 major signs and symptoms of diabetes in men.
[Discover More…]A Simple 1,500 Calorie Diet for Weight Loss
Weight loss is one of the most common health goals.
A low-calorie meal plan can help you achieve this goal.
One such plan proposes 1,500 calories per day—but this may not be the appropriate amount for everyone.
Here, we will help you determine if a 1,500 calorie diet is right for you and offer tips on how to find success on a low-calorie diet.
[Discover More…]The Blue Zones Diet: What Can We Learn from the World’s Healthiest Adults?
Can the Blue Zones Diet help you live past 100 years old?
It might, based on research from the healthiest places in the world.
This article will look at diet and lifestyle practices common to the Blue Zones, and explore why people in these regions live longer than those from other parts of the world.
[Discover More…]What’s the Best Diet for Metabolic Syndrome? We Review the Options
[Last updated 24th July, 2019]
Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that’s fast becoming a worldwide epidemic.
It currently affects an estimated 25% of the world population.
In the United States alone, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome has increased by more than 35% in the past 30 years (1, 2).
If left untreated, metabolic syndrome can cause serious to life-threatening medical problems.
Fortunately, changes in diet can help prevent and treat it in many cases.
This article takes a look at the best diet for metabolic syndrome.
[Discover More…]WARNING: Don’t Start a 1200 Calorie Diet or Meal Plan Until You Read This
Cutting calories is necessary for weight loss.
There are numerous ways to do this, but some prefer to follow a straight-forward low calorie diet.
One of the more popular choices is called the 1,200 calorie diet… But it’s not something you just simply jump into head first.
This article reviews everything you need to know before getting started, including a sample 1200 calorie meal plan and considerations for those with diabetes.
[Discover More…]Science Confirms: Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation Are Legit
[Last updated 13th August, 2018]
The ancient practice of meditation – particularly mindfulness meditation – has recently surged in popularity.
In fact, in the US about 8% of adults and 1.6% of children have tried it already.
This is because the health benefits of mindfulness meditation are incredibly impressive… and supported by scientific studies.
This article explores the health conditions and diseases it may help with.
[Discover More…]Hashimoto’s Disease: Your Guide For Living With Hypothyroidism
[Last updated 10th April, 2019]
There’s a lot of information online about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease.
Some of it is accurate and unbiased… but most isn’t.
This guide summarises the best recommendations from both science-based and alternative medicine, all in one place.
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