Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive brain disease that destroys an individual’s memory, the ability to learn and make decisions, even basic communication and the performance of daily activities. As the disease gradually progresses, the individual may experience changes in behavior and personality, increased anxiety or agitation, even … [Read more...] about New Strategies For Diabetics To Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
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Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk
For decades, fat was made out to be the enemy of health. However, science is now changing the way we view fat as a part of a healthy diet. Like protein, fat is an essential nutrient. The body needs fat in order to function properly. For example, fat is necessary for the absorption of several vitamins like A, K, and E. Fat is critical for energy production, as well as, … [Read more...] about Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk
Is Broccoli The New Secret Weapon For Fighting Diabetes?
Broccoli… everyone’s favorite vegetable, right? Who knew that when your parents forced you to eat it, they were doing you a favor! This cruciferous veggie has many healthy properties, one of which has been found to lower blood sugar directly. In recent lab research, the chemical sulforaphane has been shown to lower glucose levels. It does this by suppressing the enzymes in … [Read more...] about Is Broccoli The New Secret Weapon For Fighting Diabetes?
What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?
You may think sugar is pretty easy to spot, but think again! It’s not only cookies, cakes, and donuts that diabetics need to watch out for. Sugar is lurking everywhere, and is difficult to avoid if you don’t know where to look. Don’t let the name “sugar” fool you. Corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, all are sugars and all should be … [Read more...] about What Happens To Your Brain When You Give Up Sugar?
Is Your Blood Sugar Affecting Your Mood?
Yes, your blood sugar can affect your mood. These affects can be short-term due to fluctuations in blood sugar itself, or long-term due to the strain of managing diabetes. Blood sugar swings can cause rapid changes in a person's mood. These could include confusion, anxiety, irritability, and having the jitters. When a person's blood sugar returns to more normal ranges, these … [Read more...] about Is Your Blood Sugar Affecting Your Mood?