Type 2 diabetes: How exercise helps restore brain insulin sensitivity

Share on PinterestA new study shows that an 8-week exercise program can restore brain insulin sensitivity in sedentary people with obesity, which could protect against type 2 diabetes. eleonora galli/fakeimages When the brain loses its sensitivity to insulin, increased hunger and disrupted metabolism often follow. Reduced insulin sensitivity in the brain can lead to weight … Read more

Exercise Later in the Day for Better Blood Glucose Control?

Performing moderate-to-vigorous activity (MVPA) in the afternoon or evening may improve blood glucose control to a greater extent than exercising evenly throughout the day, new research suggests. The data comes from 775 participants with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 26.2 kg/mtwo in the Dutch Observational Epidemiology of Obesity (NEO) study. The use of … Read more

Want to sit in AC but with blanket, will exercise but drive to gym: PM Modi while advocating good health

Prime Minister Modi advocated using bicycles or walking for exercise rather than driving to gyms. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for serious action against climate change that goes beyond talk. Speaking at the global launch of “Mission LIFE” in Gujarat’s Kevadia, mode explained how using air conditioners and driving to gyms to burn … Read more

Commercial Weight-Loss Program May Outperform DIY Approach

A widely available commercial weight-management program led to greater weight reductions than an unstructured do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, according to new data recently published in Open JAMA Network. In a randomized clinical trial that included nearly 400 adults from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, participants who were assigned to WW, formerly known as … Read more

Chronic ‘Exercise Deficiency’ Linked to HFpEF

Chronic lack of exercise, termed “exercise deficiency,” is associated with cardiac atrophy, reduced cardiac output and chamber size, and decreased cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in a subgroup of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), the researchers say. Increasing the physical activity levels of these sedentary individuals could be an effective preventive strategy, particularly … Read more

Regular exercise may help women live longer, regardless of their genes

Share on PinterestResearchers from California found that physical activity of any intensity can reduce the risk of death in women over 60, regardless of their genetic propensity for longevity. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Health experts say that staying active can contribute to healthy aging in older adults. Researchers from California found that physical activity of … Read more

Maintain physical activity, avoid malnutrition to protect muscle health

New Delhi: Although many adults around the world are living longer, they may not always live healthier. As a result, they cannot enjoy their full lives. This picture of less than optimal health is caused by a number of circumstances. Nutrition, or the lack of it, is one of the most important and obvious variables. … Read more

Improve your mental health

Practice sleep hygiene It is important that our body is well rested. One way to ensure this is to get enough sleep. Some things you can do to practice sleep hygiene are having a nightly routine, waking up at the same time every day, avoiding caffeine close to bedtime, avoiding screens before bed. You can … Read more