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Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

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New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

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Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

Green Tea Supports Gut Health and Lowers Blood Sugar

Green Tea Supports Gut Health and Lowers Blood ...

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Researchers from The Ohio State University found consuming green tea extract for a month was able to lower blood sugar and improve gut health by reducing inflammation and gut permeability.

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Green Tea Supports Gut Health and Lowers Blood ...

Researchers from The Ohio State University found consuming green tea extract for a month was able to lower blood sugar and improve gut health by reducing inflammation and gut permeability.

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

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A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

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Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

Juice-Drinking Babies More Susceptible to Obesity

Juice-Drinking Babies More Susceptible to Obesity

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Research shows introducing fruit juice at an early age to children could lead to a greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood resulting in higher odds for obesity and...

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Juice-Drinking Babies More Susceptible to Obesity

Research shows introducing fruit juice at an early age to children could lead to a greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood resulting in higher odds for obesity and...

Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

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Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who...

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Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who...

Sardines Helped Study Patients Avoid Type 2 Diabetes

Sardines Helped Study Patients Avoid Type 2 Dia...

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Spanish researchers have now found regular sardine consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in those most susceptible.

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Sardines Helped Study Patients Avoid Type 2 Dia...

Spanish researchers have now found regular sardine consumption can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes in those most susceptible.

High-Sugar Diet Could Compromise Your Immune System

High-Sugar Diet Could Compromise Your Immune Sy...

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European researchers have concluded a diet high in the processed sugar fructose could inhibit the proper functioning of the immune system through increased inflammation.

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High-Sugar Diet Could Compromise Your Immune Sy...

European researchers have concluded a diet high in the processed sugar fructose could inhibit the proper functioning of the immune system through increased inflammation.

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

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Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

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Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Decreased Diabetes Risk

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Decreased Diabetes...

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Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found overweight women who adhered to a Mediterranean-like diet were 30 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Decreased Diabetes...

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found overweight women who adhered to a Mediterranean-like diet were 30 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

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Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

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Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

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New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes...

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Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes...

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and Increased Risk for Diabetes

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and...

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Researchers at the University of South Australia have concluded those who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to gain weight and it may contribute to an elevated risk for type...

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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and...

Researchers at the University of South Australia have concluded those who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to gain weight and it may contribute to an elevated risk for type...

Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

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The results of a two-year study from Duke Health show even among those in a healthy weight range there is a benefit to reducing calories.

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Calorie Restriction Benefits the Heart

The results of a two-year study from Duke Health show even among those in a healthy weight range there is a benefit to reducing calories.

Intermittent Fasting Shown to Control Blood Sugar

Intermittent Fasting Shown to Control Blood Sugar

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Men at risk of type 2 diabetes in Australia had promising results controlling their blood sugar just by restricting the time period during which they ate. That’s what a report...

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Intermittent Fasting Shown to Control Blood Sugar

Men at risk of type 2 diabetes in Australia had promising results controlling their blood sugar just by restricting the time period during which they ate. That’s what a report...

Sugary Drinks Shown to Be Addictive

Sugary Drinks Shown to Be Addictive

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Their link to a long list of poor health consequences such as obesity and diabetes is well established, but studies now show sugary drinks may be addictive. Researchers at the...

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Sugary Drinks Shown to Be Addictive

Their link to a long list of poor health consequences such as obesity and diabetes is well established, but studies now show sugary drinks may be addictive. Researchers at the...

Intermittent Fasting Beneficial for Diabetes

Intermittent Fasting Beneficial for Diabetes

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If you like flexibility or have difficulty restricting your caloric intake on a daily basis then the results of a recent study might good news for you. Researchers in Australia...

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Intermittent Fasting Beneficial for Diabetes

If you like flexibility or have difficulty restricting your caloric intake on a daily basis then the results of a recent study might good news for you. Researchers in Australia...

Releasing Vitamin's Power in Battling Diabetes

Releasing Vitamin's Power in Battling Diabetes

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The D in vitamin D does not stand for diabetes, but you might start thinking that way as new research from the Salk Institute shows it could hold the key...

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Releasing Vitamin's Power in Battling Diabetes

The D in vitamin D does not stand for diabetes, but you might start thinking that way as new research from the Salk Institute shows it could hold the key...

How Your Smart Phone Can Help Reverse Diabetes

How Your Smart Phone Can Help Reverse Diabetes

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The results of a new study conducted by Virta Health in conjunction with Purdue University and others shows how remote monitoring of participants through the use of a mobile app...

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How Your Smart Phone Can Help Reverse Diabetes

The results of a new study conducted by Virta Health in conjunction with Purdue University and others shows how remote monitoring of participants through the use of a mobile app...