Your body breaks down most of the food we consume into sugar (glucose) and releases it into the bloodstream. As your blood sugar rises, the pancreas responds by releasing insulin. Insulin is a key to blood sugar entering the body’s cells for use as energy.... Read More
fitness and health
The Optimal Exercise Volume
Now that we have established that some physical activity is good for your heart, is more always better? Does chronic excessive endurance activity negatively impact your heart health or longevity?... Read More
Exercise and Life Expectancy
The American Diabetes Association reminds us, “We should prescribe physical activity and exercise to all individuals with diabetes as part of the management of glycemic [blood sugar] control and overall health.”... Read More
How Long Should I Exercise?
A new research investigation suggests that doing more than recommended by current guidance on moderate and vigorous physical activity levels may add years to your life.... Read More
Vitamin D and Bone Fractures
Vitamin D serves many important body functions. For example, it helps to keep our bones strong by helping our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus. Our muscles use vitamin D to move, and nerves need it to carry messages.... Read More
Your Heart Health May Not Be As Good As You Think
IS YOUR HEART HEALTH AS GOOD AS YOU THINK? ONLY ONE IN FIVE AMERICA ADULTS HAS OPTIMAL heart health. Approximately 80 percent of the United States have low to moderate... Read More