by drebanks | Oct 1, 2009 | Blog, Media, News Articles
Experts agree there are ways to minimize the effects of aging and to enjoy a healthy, active life for more years tan you may think. We’ve talked with several health and wellness experts in the area to see what they recommend… >>>Read the full...
by drebanks | Sep 10, 2009 | Blog, Media, News Articles
Every day we age. But we don’t have to sit back and let it happen. According to research conducted by the MacArthur Foundation Consortium in Successful Aging, genetics account for 30 percent of aging characteristics while lifestyle and environmental factors...
by drebanks | Aug 14, 2009 | Nutrition, Obesity, Type-2 Diabetes, Women's Health
Many news reports recently have discussed the link between obesity and diabetes. The root of the connection between obesity and diabetes is insulin resistance. Insulin helps the body turn food into energy and is the body’s primary fat regulator. In the...
by drebanks | Jul 11, 2009 | Dementia, Nutrition, Obesity, Uncategorized, Youthful Aging
Belly Fat is Toxic to your Brain as Well as Your Body I have previously reported on the association between belly fat (visceral fat) and the increased risk for insulin resistance, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and premature...