Not taking vacation is linked to a higher risk for metabolic syndrome
Going on vacation or spending days off at home can reduce your risk for developing metabolic...
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Category: Prevention
Greener neighborhoods may lower your risk of diabetes
The quality of the environment where you live, including how many trees grow in your neighborhood,...
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Mediterranean diet can improve brain health in Latinos with diabetes
Changing diet is one of the best ways for Latinos with diabetes to improve health. More about the...
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Inconsistent bedtime is tied to obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes
The time when you go to sleep each night affects your risk of diabetes. More about bedtime and...
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Unhealthy diet is linked to cancer
What you eat has a big impact on your risk of developing cancer. More about diet and cancer Eating...
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Over-processed foods linked to obesity and diabetes
Ultra-processed foods are inexpensive, convenient and are now 61% of foods consumed by Americans....
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Sugary drinks can cause early death and increased risk of diabetes
Sugary drinks such as sodas, juices and sports drinks are considered liquid sugar, which are...
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Family conflict is bad for health among children with type 1 diabetes
Home environment and family life play a big role in children’s health and managing type 1...
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Latina women who are not physically active have higher health care costs
Lack of exercise is a big risk factor for developing diabetes and complications such as heart...
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Short bursts of exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes in overweight and obese youth
Even a little activity is better than no activity at all. Prescribing cardio exercise is a way to...
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Plant-based diet benefits people with diabetes
Changing the way you eat can greatly impact how you manage your diabetes. For example, eating a...
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New programs in Santa Barbara study why it is more common for Latinos than whites to have diabetes
Why are Latinos affected by diabetes more than non-Latino whites? Is eating more vegetables a good...
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