What's the Best Exercise For Type 2 Diabetics?

VA new randomized control trial found that both aerobic exercise—such as jogging, cycling or walking—and resistance exercise—such as weight lifting—improved glycemic/blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. However, the best results were received when patients combined the workouts. Each participant in the study, published in the journal, "Annals of Internal Medicine," was evaluated on the changes in A1c value, a number that reflects blood sugar concentrations. A drop of 1 percent in this value is associated with a 15 to 20 percent drop in risk of heart attack or stroke and a 25-40 percent drop for risk of diabetes related eye disease or kidney disease.
From: YourUpdate

Jul 30, 2009 Labels: ,  

Moderate exercise can cut rate of metabolic syndrome

"Duke researchers find a modest but consistent amount of exercise is enough to make a dent in the skyrocketing incidence of metabolic syndrome, a condition that dramatically increases the risk of heart disease, stroke or diabetes."
From: dukemedicine


Jul 25, 2009 Labels: ,  

The Basics of Back Pain #1

Tired of needing your sick days for days when you're back hurts? Understanding the basics of back pain is the first step to ensuring that it doesn't stop you short!


Jul 22, 2009 Labels:  

"Living With Fibromyalgia" Documentary Film Trailer

"Living With Fibromyalgia" is the first feature-length film about fibromyalgia, providing an honest, personal, and practical look at how to live with this chronic pain condition through profiles of seven patients and interviews with fibromyalgia experts. It's told by the daughter of a fibromyalgia patient. It has been called a "milestone" for the fibromyalgia community and a "must-see" for fibromyalgia patients and those who love them by the President of the National Fibromyalgia Association, Lynne Matallana.

Learn more at: http://www.LivingWithFM.com





Jul 20, 2009 Labels:  

How Sunburns Work

"Why do some people tan, and others burn? Learn why skin works the way that it does."
From: HowStuffWorks


Jul 17, 2009 Labels:  

Effects of cancer #3

You know what cancer is, and the odds are good that someone you care about has been affected by the disease. But what does cancer do to the body?

Jul 14, 2009 Labels:  

Video Stroboscopy of the Vocal Cords

Video of an exam performed on a patient to evaluate the vocal cords using stroboscopy. Close-up view of the exam is shown.


Jul 7, 2009 Labels:  

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