Bigger Waist Tied to Increased Risk of Diabetes

Posted by Health , , Thursday, June 7, 2012 2:04 AM

Bigger Waist Tied to Increased Risk of Diabetes

Bigger Waist Tied to Increased Risk of Diabetes

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 10:43 PM PDT


Waist circumference was a stronger risk factor in women than men, study finds TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — The larger your waist circumference, the greater your risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The study examined the association between waist circumference, body-mass index (BMI, a measurement of body fat based on...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Disney to Curtail Junk Food Ads Aimed at Kids

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 10:23 PM PDT


Change will affect the media giant’s child-focused TV channels, radio stations and websites TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — A new strict set of nutritional standards is being introduced for all products advertised on the Walt Disney Company’s child-focused television channels, radio stations and websites. The company said its new advertising standards largely follow recommendations...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Low-Fiber Diet May Raise Teens’ Risk for Heart Disease, Diabetes

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 10:07 PM PDT


And most teens don’t consume enough ‘roughage,’ study found TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — Teens who eat a low-fiber diet are at increased risk for heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at 559 teens, ages 14 to 18, in Augusta, Ga., and found that they consumed an average of about...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Study Finds Soy Supplements Don’t Boost Thinking Skills

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:54 AM PDT


Older women who took soy did no better overall on memory tests than their peers, researchers say By Kathleen Doheny TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — Soy supplements taken daily don’t improve the overall thinking abilities of older women, according to a new study. “There are no substantial cognitive effects, positive or negative, from soy...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Health Tip: Understanding Adult Dehydration

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 11:45 AM PDT


Diarrhea is a common cause (HealthDay News) — Dehydration occurs when the body doesn’t have enough fluids to continue working properly. If you don’t drink enough fluids or have diarrhea, your risk of dehydration rises. This can be especially dangerous for older people or those with weaker immune systems. The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information...

[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

0 Response to "Bigger Waist Tied to Increased Risk of Diabetes"

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)