Insulin resistance

Carolyn Gretton

The kind of fat that may push you toward insulin resistance

New research suggests the kind of fat you eat may matter more than the amount when it comes to insulin resistance. Here’s why one common fatty acid may worsen blood sugar control — and another may help protect it.

Joyce Hollman

5 conditions outside the brain that may increase dementia risk

Some forms of dementia may not begin in the brain. In fact, researchers say up to one in three cases are linked to conditions elsewhere in the body, pointing to modifiable factors that may help reduce your risk of losing precious memories.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The berry that reboots glucose regulation and fat metabolism

Type 2 diabetes keeps trending up. That’s why we write about it. Not enough people know they can do something about it, starting with diet. But work smarter, not harder, with a functional food that goes straight to the core of the problem…

Virginia Tims-Lawson

3 ways this ingredient raises blood pressure—and it’s not salt

Think salt is the only blood pressure danger lurking in the food you eat? Think again! This common, everyday ingredient, often hidden, is not only a triple threat to your blood pressure health; combining it with salt can accelerate your numbers…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

What 2 days of oatmeal can do to cholesterol

Say it with me, food is medicine. Aside from the benefits of just eating healthily, there are times when food can produce results we might normally attribute only to medication. Take oats, for example…

Carolyn Gretton

Prevent diabetes without weight loss? Yes you can

Research has successfully busted a deeply held belief about diabetes prevention: that weight loss is a must. A large, long-running study found that one in four people reversed their condition without losing a single pound.