Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A guide to the DASH diet
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
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Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
A prediabetes diet is an eating plan that may help prevent prediabetes from turning into full-blown diabetes. Many different foods can fit into this style of eating, including fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. While no foods are off-limits, prediabetes diets generally are low in sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, fast foods, fried foods, and alcohol.
Continuous glucose monitors: New guidelines recommend expanding CGM use for people with diabetes
The latest diabetes guidelines now recommend continuous glucose monitors for many people with type 2 diabetes. The real-time data from these devices may help reduce heart-related risks in people with diabetes by helping to reduce blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body weight.
The sweet danger of sugar
People consume too much added sugar - extra amounts that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavor and extend shelf life - which can have a serious impact on heart health.
Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A guide to the DASH diet
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
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