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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Bon voyage! Study suggests taking vacations helps boost heart health

Statistics indicate that around a quarter of all adults have a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, and lifestyle issues like not exercising enough, smoking and carrying extra weight also […]

02/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Anti-hyperlipidemic properties of olive leaf tea

In this study, researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan explored the health benefits of olive leaf tea (OLT) in individuals with pre-diabetes, as well as compared the health benefits of low-concentration OLT (LOLT) and OLT. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Olive leaves are rich in oleuropein, a phytonutrient with beneficial effects on dyslipidemia, Type […]

02/04/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A potential cholesterol-lowering agent in olive leaves?

Diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, is now considered a global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of diabetes among adults has risen from five percent to nearly nine percent in 2014. Diabetes is a chronic condition that can cause blindness, heart attacks, kidney failure, stroke and even death. Statistics show that in 2016, diabetes directly caused […]

02/03/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Pilot study reveals combined effect of nutrition, lifestyle intervention in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute in the Netherlands conducted an observational study to determine whether lifestyle interventions were effective in mitigating the global burden brought about by diabetes. They published their findings in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Given the increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes cases, experts are now looking at the potential of lifestyle interventions […]

01/28/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Black cumin seed, a traditional folk remedy, is becoming popular for its health benefits and synergistic effects

Black cumin seed is derived from the Nigella sativa plant, a small flowering shrub native to Eastern Europe, western Asia and the Middle East. While they may not look like much, these tiny black seeds have been used in medicinal remedies for thousands of years to treat a wide range of health conditions, including certain immune and […]

01/06/2020 / By Edsel Cook

Can insulin production be restored? Study finds potential new treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

A recent study brought up the possibility of restoring the function of insulin-producing beta cells in diabetes patients. It showed how pancreatic cells change their behavior during the onset of the disease. The study, which employed a human cell system, revealed that diabetes altered the RNA messaging system that gave orders to proteins to act in […]

01/03/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Flavonols in grape seeds protect against obesity-related inflammation – study

Medicinal plants possess a variety of bioactive compounds that give them their beneficial properties. Among these plant components, phenolic compounds are the most widely studied due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Flavonoids, in particular, are well-known for contributing to the health-promoting benefits of fruits and vegetables. In fact, more than 4,000 flavonoids have been identified in […]

12/16/2019 / By Grace Olson

Good for your skin and more: 8 Benefits of black cumin seed oil

Black seeds come from a small plant with purple, blue and white flowers called Nigella sativa. They are native to Eastern Europe, Western Asia and Middle Eastern countries. Some of the seeds’ other names include black caraway, black cumin and kalonji. People have been using black seed oil for a long time. They were predominantly used for […]

12/14/2019 / By Darnel Fernandez

Intense exercise can help restore heart function in Type 2 diabetes patients: Study

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 90 to 95 percent of the 30 million Americans that have diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. This chronic illness is characterized by a resistance to the hormone insulin, which helps the body convert blood sugar into energy. If […]

12/12/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Compound in kudzu can help treat diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging health problems in the world today. It is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that regulates how the body utilizes or stores glucose from food. The increasing prevalence and mortality rate of diabetes call for […]

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