All posts tagged diabetes
SimpleScience@Heart: New diabetes drug may prevent brain swelling after stroke
A new version of the diabetes drug glyburide may help prevent deadly brain swelling in patients with a devastating stroke. During a stroke, fluid can build up in the brain when a clot blocks one of the large arteries of …
SimpleScience@Heart: Average American has at least 4 of 7 major heart-health risk factors
The average American has at least four of the seven major factors that compromise their heart health, according to a new study. The American Heart Association defines ideal heart
Still Stuffed? Simple ideas to burn the Thanksgiving calories
Ok, so possibly you had just a bit too much to eat on Thanksgiving. Guess what? You are not alone!!! Most of us did. Koodles to you if
Late season tomatoes, a tasty end of summer dish
With summer coming to an end and fall starting to roll in, it seems like everyone with a garden is offering up extra vegetables they may have available.
Simple Science @Heart: Drink wine to reduce high blood pressure – just leave out the alcohol
Good news for you red wine lovers: New research shows that a few glasses a day may lower your blood pressure significantly. And now for the bad news:
Simple Science @Heart: Frequent fast-food eaters in Asia more likely to die of heart disease
A lot of hamburgers, pizza, fried chicken and other American-style fast foods dramatically increased the likelihood of death from heart disease among Southeast Asians. New research among Chinese-Singaporeans found
7 Easy Ways To Get Moving!
Lately it seems that all anyone is talking about is how two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight or obese. On one hand, I'm glad that it's a hot
Weighing in on the Weight of the Nation
Twenty years ago, a cheeseburger was 257 calories. Today, it's 590. Yes, 590. Try this one on for size: Twenty minutes of jogging burns off about one chocolate chip cookie. We