Easy ways to prevent diabetes

Discover more easy ways to prevent diabetes.

New research, presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), has found yet another way you can reduce your risk of developing diabetes by nearly 50% through your sleeping habits.

Scientists from Leiden University (Netherlands) studied the link between sleep duration, diabetes, and body fat distribution in over 5,000 participants, mostly in their mid-50s.

Participants reported their usual wake-up and bedtime schedules.

Staying up late can disrupt the circadian rhythm – which can lead to metabolic disorders and ultimately to type 2 diabetes.

From there, the authors divided the participants into 3 groups:

• Group 1 - late circadian rhythm type, includes those who go to bed the latest.
• Group 2 - early circadian rhythm type, includes the percentage of people who go to bed earliest.
• Group 3 - intermediate circadian rhythm, includes people who go to bed neither too early nor too late.

During the nearly 7-year follow-up period, 225 people developed type 2 diabetes.

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How does exercise benefit older adults?

The aging process is accompanied by a decline in physical activity. Therefore, regular exercise is crucial for the health of older adults. Exercise helps strengthen health, prolong lifespan, and significantly improve quality of life.

Regular exercise offers the following benefits to older adults:

Improve cardiovascular health. One of the biggest benefits of exercise is improved cardiovascular health, especially as the risk of heart disease increases with age. Numerous scientific studies show that regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in older adults, according to Healthline (USA).

Regular exercise helps older adults better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology showed that even moderate-intensity activities, such as brisk walking, can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and enhance heart function. Experts recommend that older adults engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week to maintain cardiovascular health.

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3 types of green vegetables that people with cardiovascular disease should prioritize eating.

Leafy green vegetables are an indispensable component of a healthy diet. The nutrients in green vegetables offer many benefits. One lesser-known benefit of green vegetables is that they help improve cardiovascular health.

Research evidence shows that leafy green vegetables are one of the best sources of nitrates in the daily diet. Nitrates in leafy greens are naturally occurring compounds that offer numerous heart benefits, according to the health information website Everyday Health (USA).

Spinach is not only rich in vitamins A, C, and K, but also a good source of iron.

In a study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology , Danish scientists analyzed data collected from over 50,000 people. They found that eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day could reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 26%.

When nitrates enter the body, they dilate blood vessels, improving blood circulation. As a result, oxygen and nutrients from the blood reach the body's organs more efficiently. Some research also suggests that people who consume sufficient nitrates have stronger leg muscles and can walk faster compared to those who consume less nitrates.

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Good morning! We wish you a healthy and productive new week.

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