- New Clues to Vitamin D-Insulin Sensitivity Link?
Higher levels of vitamin D in newborns are linked with better insulin sensitivity at age 3, perhaps reducing their obesity risk, according to a new study....
- Glands – Hormones and Glands
A gland is an organ that secretes hormones. Hormones are chemical substances that can change the structure and function of body parts. For instance, the pancreas secretes insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows you to digest and metabolize carbohydrates....
- How Does Caffeine Affect Blood Sugar Levels?
Are you aware that caffeine can actually indirectly affect a person's blood sugar levels? It can help by slightly increasing the blood sugar level through insulin resistance. Although for healthy individuals, this won't help that much, those who have problems in their insulin, particularly diabetes type II or those who have a history of hypoglycemia should be careful in their intake of...
- Blueberries May Help Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Drinking blueberry smoothies helped obese adults who were pre-diabetic improve insulin sensitivity, researchers report....
- Bone Health Can Help Prevent Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
A unique strain of mouse was bred to have no insulin receptors on its bone-building osteoblasts, although it had insulin receptors every place else. The mouse became fat. As it aged it grew even fatter and its blood sugar levels shot up and it developed severe insulin resistance....
- Inhaled Insulin May Help Treat Diabetes
Inhaled insulin proved to be as effective at lowering blood sugar levels as insulin injections, and with minimal side effects, among patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, according to a new study....
- Vitamin D Levels at Birth May Predict Obesity Risk
Higher levels of vitamin D in newborns are linked with better insulin sensitivity at age 3, perhaps reducing their obesity risk, according to a new study....
- Long-Acting Insulin May Help Control Blood Sugar
An experimental, ultra-long-acting insulin given just three times a week proved as effective as daily insulin for controlling blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, researchers say....
- More Leptin May Mean Less Alzheimer’s
High levels of the energy-regulating hormone leptin were associated with lower rates of Alzheimer's disease, a study shows....
- Some Dieters Are Set Up to Regain Weight
Some people may actually be programmed to gain weight back based on their levels of two key appetite hormones, leptin and ghrelin, researchers say....
- Growing Taller With Hormones
Growth is given by the hormones when you are adolescent. The growth hormones can have work with fury when you are young. But science had made them work even after your youth. The hormones direct effect can make you glow with youth, increase energy levels and height....
- New Insulin May Treat Dangerously Low Blood Sugar
The experimental, ultra-long-acting insulin degludec substantially reduces the risk of dangerously low blood sugar in people with diabetes, compared with the most widely prescribed long-acting insulin, Lantus, studies show....
- New Insulin May Treat Dangerously Low Blood Sugar
The experimental, ultra-long-acting insulin degludec substantially reduces the risk of dangerously low blood sugar in people with diabetes, compared with the most widely prescribed long-acting insulin, Lantus, studies show....
- New Insulin May Treat Dangerously Low Blood Sugar
The experimental, ultra-long-acting insulin degludec substantially reduces the risk of dangerously low blood sugar in people with diabetes, compared with the most widely prescribed long-acting insulin, Lantus, studies show....
- What’s in Your Blood?
A down and dirty primer and intro to understanding the value of regular blood work with some strategies and pointers for optimizing hormones and other things that negatively or positively impact your health and ability to add lean body mass and minimize bodyfat levels One topic that seems to be a never-ending source of confusion is blood, or more precisely, understanding blood work and...
- Insulin – What Role Does it Play in Body Fat?
Many people believe that insulin is a simple hormone that aids in blood sugar reduction. It has many functions in one of the main ones is growth and repair....
- This is Your Endocrine System – Leptin
Our body fat creates leptin. Before you yawn, you need to know leptin's very particular about what you eat and drink. Do it wrong, and you're on the road to illness....
- What Foods Lower Blood Glucose Levels Anyway?
If you have diabetes then you do not need to be told how important it is to properly regulate your blood glucose levels. In fact, if you do not lower your blood glucose levels than you can be talking about a life-threatening situation....
- Fuel For You and Your Heart
The fuel in your body is a substance called ATP, an enzyme inside each and every cell that makes your body go and gives you energy. If you want to boost your energy at the cellular level, then you have to get your ATP levels up. The problem is that it is not that easy to do. It is a complex, multi-step process that simply fails many of us. ATP levels can fall as we get older or if we...
- Why is Pheromone Replacement Necessary?
Human pheromones are naturally occurring hormones secreted by your body onto the surface of your skin. What is secreted is a blend of hormones, the majority of which are andostenes or copulins. Each person secretes his or her own blend of several hormones in a formula, or "signature", that is unique to them. Ideally, our pheromones should be secreted at high levels and should be left to...
- New Research Calls Salt Guidelines Into Question
Reducing dietary sodium (salt) helps lower blood pressure a little, but it also may increase levels of some hormones and unhealthy blood fats, a new review of studies shows....
- Healthy Tips to Extend Your Life
Many people mistakenly believe that the process of aging is normal and inevitable. Forward thinking researchers now believe the process of aging is a disease process which can be thwarted through dietary calorie restriction, appropriate exercise, stress-reduction and controlling post meal blood sugar levels. While genetics does play a role in the aging process, we can modify the effects...
- Growth Hormones and Their Effects
Growth hormones play a huge factor with growing taller. This is precisely why a lot of teenagers shoot up in height during puberty as their hormones are going crazy. However, hormones can also have an impact on adults as well directly and indirectly......
- Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels: How to Wreck Your Blood Sugar
Common mistakes can take a toll on your body if you have type 2 diabetes that's not under control. Blood sugar levels that aren’t regulated can cause irreparable damage. WebMD explains....
- Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels: How to Wreck Your Blood Sugar
Common mistakes can take a toll on your body if you have type 2 diabetes that's not under control. Blood sugar levels that aren’t regulated can cause irreparable damage. WebMD explains....
- The Living Liquid of Blood
The blood is a complex mix of many things. Blood is created and destroyed by the body, and it is the foundation of a healthy life....
- How to Check For a Low Blood Sugar Level and What to Do About It
Knowing if you have low blood sugar is important as it can negatively impact your health. Find out how to test your levels and what your next steps should be if you do have low blood sugar levels....
- What is Chemical Sensitivity?
Chemical sensitivity as the name suggests is a chronic medical condition where the patient develops a sensitivity or allergic reaction to certain chemicals. Chemicals have become a constant part of our daily lives now, starting with smoke, pesticides, plastics, synthetic fabrics, petroleum, scented products, and paints....
