Physical activity is crucial for leading a healthy life. Exercise helps maintain a proper body weight, keep fit and prevent disease. But what do we do when we are unfortunate enough to be afflicted by disease? Say for instance, diabetes? Do we give up all hope in physical activity and put our faith solely in [...]
A Colorado State University research project adds a new dimension to the way scientists look at diabetes. Andre Ptitsyn, the lead researcher in the project discovered that stress on a person’s metabolism caused by a lack of oxygen forces genes to change the way the body converts energy over time. The change can eventually lead [...]
“Stop eating carbohydrates! Cure Type 2 diabetes!” That’s the message being spread by a family doctor, stirring up controversy in the medical community. It’s not hope the American Diabetes Association is encouraging. But, minimizing carbohydrates does play a role in lowering the risks of progression of diabetes. Like the weather, StormTeam Meteorologist John Dissauer’s lifestyle is [...]
