Vitamin D May Help Prevent Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, also referred to as MS, is a frightening disease with a scary name. The good news is that the risk of developing the disease may be lessened with little effort on your part. According to a study of over 7 million people, plenty of vitamin D seems to help prevent multiple sclerosis. It was found that white members ... Read More »
Obese Seniors Face High Risk of Diabetes
Belly fat, the bulge that peeks over the top of the pants, manifests itself into heavy midsection rolls or becomes lovingly referred to as a “beer belly,” becomes more difficult to battle as you age. It is estimated that 50 percent of adult Americans carry unhealthy supplies of fat around their middle. Some are more predisposed to weight gain in ... Read More »
Filter Your Diabetes Risk Out of Tap Water
With millions of homes installing water filters on their faucets, in their refrigerators, or starting to use a portable filtered-water pitcher, it might have people wondering what the fuss is all about. Why not just turn on the tap (for free!) and get your own water without having to pay for “fancy” systems or bottled water that could very well ... Read More »
Could Coffee Be the Saving Grace for Multiple Sclerosis
Could that morning pot of gold prevent Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? While many experts recommend limiting caffeine because of possible negative effects on diabetes and some other medical conditions, a recent study has shown coffee to have warded off the animal form of MS. The new study involved mice that were given a shot to force the mice to develop a condition ... Read More »
Psoriasis Increases Risk for Diabetes and Hypertension in Women
A nationwide advertisement some time ago cited the “heartbreak of psoriasis,” and those who suffer from the skin disorder find that an apt description. Between 1 and 3 percent of the U.S. population suffer from the chronic skin disease with patches of scaly skin with a red itchy look, or silver dead-looking skin. Psoriasis was long considered a problem for ... Read More »
Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy
During pregnancy one thing that is usually not on the expectant mother’s mind is her income. However, it has been shown that low-income women that have diabetes and are pregnant or have recently given birth face almost twice the risk of depression compared to the women who do not have a blood sugar disorder. It also did not matter whether ... Read More »
Alzheimer’s May Be Related to Insulin Resistance
With increased incidences of both Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes, there was bound to be research that would try to find a link between these two diseases. Today’s online issue of Neurology contains the results of just such research, and while it is only a small correlational study, it is a piece of the puzzle that will be useful to future researchers. The ... Read More »
MS No Longer a Barrier to Pregnancy
For many years, women that suffered from Multiple Sclerosis were advised to be careful when considering having children because of complications that could occur, but now there is good news regarding this issue. It has been shown that women with MS do have a somewhat heightened risk for certain pregnancy complications, but overall, their pregnancies are as healthy as those ... Read More »
Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Recipe For Dementia
Our quality of life is a balance of who we are, what we eat, and how we maintain our bodies. Although some risk factors for certain health conditions are a matter of heredity, including race, many factors can be modified or controlled through lifestyle changes and proper diet as well as through the use of medication.A new series of studies ... Read More »
New Diabetes Drug Lowers Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure, and Weight
A new drug known as Liraglutide, for use in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been proven to enhance blood glucose control, reduce weight and even lower blood pressure with once-daily injections. Liraglutide maker Novo Nordisk funded a one-year study, led by Dr. Alan Garber of Baylor College of Medicine, of 746 patients having early type 2 diabetes. Participants ... Read More »
