When we think of diabetes, we think about insulin shots because most of us are only familiar with type 1 diabetes, which is caused by the inability of the body to make insulin. But there is another type of diabetes that is very harmful, which is why you need to know if you are at risk for it.
Type 2 diabetes is caused by the inability of hormone insulin to work properly. The pancreas of people with type 2 diabetes can produce insulin, but the insulin produced cannot properly transport glucose from the bloodstream to the cells. This will lead to
The Secret Ingredient That Makes You Fat
by Gumer Liston March 3rd, 2009 | Diet
Do you think that you are eating too much? Are you afraid that you are overweight? Don't put the blame entirely on yourself for that extra weight you are having there. Share some of the blame to that one secret ingredient in most packaged foods-- monosodium glutamate. Results of new studies suggest that monosodium glutamate, or MSG, may be a contributing factor in the obesity epidemic. Scientists at the University of North Carolina found  that those who regularly consume foods with MSG are more likely to gain extra weight than those who do not have MSG intake. Another study by an international
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Natural Ways of Preventing Heart Disease
by Gumer Liston February 18th, 2009 | Heart Health
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in many countries. In the United States alone, it kills one person every 34 seconds. That is a fact, and a scary one at that. But heart disease can be avoided, and there are natural ways that can greatly reduce your risk of acquiring it.
Get moving. Be active, take at least 30 to 45 minutes of your time each day to move your body. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute much to the risk of acquiring heart disease. Â A few minutes of brisk walk every morning will help a lot. If you can,
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Get moving. Be active, take at least 30 to 45 minutes of your time each day to move your body. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute much to the risk of acquiring heart disease. Â A few minutes of brisk walk every morning will help a lot. If you can,
Coffee Could Help Lower The Risk of Dementia
by Gumer Liston February 10th, 2009 | Diet, Mental Health
Are you having your second cup of coffee? Could not resist its aroma and the urge for more? Don't worry, it's okay because coffee will not give you heart disease or hypertension; Â it even may do your mind some good. A new study suggests the possible connection between coffee consumption and lower risk of dementia during old age.
A group of Swedish and Danish researchers led by Dr. Miia Kivipelto, associate professor of neurology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, conducted a study that looked into how coffee consumption could affect the mental health of men and women later in their
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A group of Swedish and Danish researchers led by Dr. Miia Kivipelto, associate professor of neurology at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, conducted a study that looked into how coffee consumption could affect the mental health of men and women later in their