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You hear a lot about insulin resistance these days because it’s a growing problem. It’s also a risk factor for other health problems. Are you at risk for insulin resistance? Find out more about what causes it and the role that lifestyle factors play in preventing it.
Regular physical exercise is important for lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes. Most people think of aerobic workouts as being the most effective for type 2 diabetes prevention – but what about strength-training? Find out what new research shows about strength training and the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The French have a significantly lower rate of obesity compared to Western countries, despite the fact they eat a diet that’s relatively high in saturated fat. Why might this be – and what can we learn from them about maintaining a healthy body weight? Find out.
Is there a link between exercise and the risk for osteoarthritis? Can regular exercise help to prevent it? Find out what research shows about this issue and how to stay active and keep your joints healthy and pain-free.
Think it takes years for a bad diet to affect your arteries? Not necessarily so. A new study suggests that you may feel the damage a few hours after finishing a junk food or fast food meal. Find out why.
Think you’re immune to type 2 diabetes because you’re thin? Not necessarily so. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise and even normal weight and thin people can get it. Find out why thinner people get type 2 diabetes and how to lower your risk.
The thought of getting cancer is a scary one for most people. You can reduce your risk of some types of cancer by not smoking and eating a healthy diet, but what about exercise? Can exercise reduce the risk, and what type is best?
Think you’re healthy because your weight is normal? According to a new study, that’s not necessarily the case. If you store too much fat around your waist and tummy region, your risk of health problems may be the same as someone who’s obese. Find out more about the link between waist and belly fat and health problems and what you can do to lower your risk.
What you eat has an impact on your cholesterol level and your risk of heart disease. Here are four types of food that lower cholesterol
Exercise does good things for your heart, but can it improve your cholesterol level as well? Find out what impact exercise has on blood lipids and how hard you have to work to see results.
