13 Tips for Mindful Eating During the Holidays
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Elizabeth Narins Medically Reviewed by Alison Ozgur, MHS, RDN of American College of Lifestyle Medicine Ah, the holiday season. A time of year when indulgence abounds. Along with parties, gifts, and decorations, the festive season tends to be associated with food. It can be […]
Tuscan Chicken Recipe
This content originally appeared here. Republished with permission. Chilly nights call for easy, cozy dinners! This healthy Tuscan chicken recipe is all kinds of delicious and super simple to make in just one skillet, plus it’s loaded with veggies and budget friendly. This Tuscan chicken recipe is dairy free, Whole30 and Paleo, and I’ve included […]
The Pouch That Improves Type 1 Diabetes Islet Cell Transplants
In the search for a cure for type 1 diabetes, many scientists and researchers have converged around one general approach: the implantation of laboratory-grown islet cells that have somehow been shielded or hidden from the immune system. But the exact details of this potential cure are far from settled, and many different groups are attacking […]
Increasing Walking Speed May Cut Diabetes Risk
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. By Don Rauf Picking up your pace when you walk could offer extra protection against developing type 2 diabetes. In a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers in Iran determined that maintaining a habitual walking speed of 2.5 miles per hour (mph) or faster […]
Stigma Makes Managing Diabetes Harder
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. By Liz Kopco Molecular biologist Liz Kopco has been living with type 2 diabetes since 2014. Along with advocating for women and girls in STEM, Kopco shares her personal journey with diabetes to help teach people to become their own advocates. Growing up surrounded by diabetes – […]
This Company is Racing to Create the World’s First Non-Invasive CGM
A non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a device that can read your blood sugar without puncturing your skin — is one of the holy grails of diabetes research and technology. A biotech firm named Know Labs claims that it is now on the verge of this breakthrough. And unlike the rumored offerings from companies […]
How Genetically Engineered Cows Could Help People With Type 1 Diabetes
Could one small herd of cows slow or prevent the development of type 1 diabetes in many thousands of people worldwide? A biotech startup named SAb Biotherapeutics is betting that it can. Scientists from the firm have genetically engineered cows to produce human antibodies that have been demonstrated to protect against the autoimmune attack that […]
Dear Dad: Here’s What 24 Hours of Diabetes Management Feels Like
It’s been suggested that people with type 1 diabetes make up to 180 extra health-related decisions every day. Even when blood sugar is in range and under control, the constant mindfulness and decision making demanded by the condition can be stressful and exhausting. This is a letter that our Executive Editor Allison Caggia wrote to […]
Crustless Butternut Squash Tart
This content originally appeared on ForGoodMeasure. Republished with permission. While technically a winter fruit, antioxidant-rich butternut squash is available year around either fresh from the farm or frozen. Embracing spring’s yellow blossoms, summer’s golden sun, autumn’s amber hues & winter’s hearty recipes – this flavorful, crustless tart is perfect any season as a savory breakfast […]
HIIT Workouts in Water May Help People Who Can’t Easily Exercise on Their Feet
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Written By Lisa Rapaport People with chronic health issues that make it challenging to exercise may benefit from high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts done in a swimming pool, a new study suggests. While HIIT workouts can improve exercise capacity — measured by how efficiently […]