Cutting Calories May Help You Live Longer
Fewer but better calories in your diet may also slow the aging process and help fight off disease Photo: iStock/happy_lark.…
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A Primarily Plant-Based Diet May Help Ward Off Type-2 Diabetes
You don’t need to be vegan to reduce your risk Photo: iStock/harmoony. Sticking to a predominantly plant-based diet may cut your risk for Type-2 diabetes by 23%, according to a new US study. Previous studies had pointed to a…
Low-Carb Hi-Fat Breakfast Helps Control Blood Sugar Levels
For those with Type 2 Diabetes, an omelette beats a bagel for brekkie Photo: iStock/lilechka75. Blood sugar levels often…
Diabetes Can Be Beaten Back With Diet
A new study has shown that a strict diet can put Type-2 diabetes into remission Photo: iStock/Wand_Prapan. Type-2…
What Is Kombucha? And Is It Really Good For You?
The drink is all the rage, but the health benefits may not live up to the hype Photo: iStock/sveta_zarzamora.…
Whole Grains May Reduce Diabetes Risk
If you’re thinking of cutting carbs, whole-grain foods may not be the best place to start By Wendy Haaf…
Saturated Fats Are Bad for Your Liver
Too much fat in your liver can lead to diabetes By Wendy Haaf Photo: iStock/YelenaYemchuk. All extra calories are not…
Fish Oil Drug Passes Test
A successful large-scale study could lead to a new prescription drug becoming available in Canada to treat patients at risk…
Learning to Live With a Chronic Illness
Being diagnosed with a condition that won’t go away means adjusting to a new reality By Wendy Haaf Nearly…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Need to be Screened for Diabetes
Though people with rheumatoid arthritis have a greater risk for diabetes, they’re not getting checked often enough, according to a…