Blood Sugar/Glucose Metabolism

Red wine can be beneficial when consumed in moderation, due to a specific compound that's found in the skin of the grape from which it's produced. This compound is called resveratrol, and it has multiple benefits for  human health. There are many benefits of red wine that can be attributed to resveratrol, a key compound in the skin of red...

Health care professionals are always looking for ways to advise patients on how to cut their risk of developing chronic conditions. Emerging research into how melatonin fights obesity and diabetes demonstrates that regular consumption of melatonin supplements may reduce the threat of these common health conditions. Before you understand how melatonin can help you to live a longer and healthier...

Postmenopausal women may want to add some milk chocolate to their mornings, according to the results of a new study published in The FASEB Journal. Researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s second biggest teaching hospital, and from the University of Murcia, Spain, found that the potential health benefits of eating chocolate in the morning may include...

Obesity is one of the most common health conditions throughout the world. Being overweight can lead to a host of chronic medical conditions that may shorten your life expectancy and cause serious issues as you age. As such, the medical community is always looking for ways to combat this growing health crisis. In recent years, the use of probiotics has...

After more than a century of study, science is making real breakthroughs in its understanding of how nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) works in cells to preserve cellular health and function, as well as fight disease. First discovered in 1906 through a study on the fermentation of yeast, modern science recognizes that NAD is present in all living cells as an...

In recent years, a great deal of new information has been uncovered by scientists regarding the role of the gut microbiome in overall health and well-being. That body of information is rapidly expanding as scientists increase their understanding of just how vital maintaining a healthy gut microbiome is to immune system function, disease prevention, heart health and optimal mental health...

New research has found a previously unknown link between gut bacteria and diabetes. This recent study brings to light the importance of a healthy gut microbiome in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, especially in type 2 diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Type 2 diabetes is usually preceded by a condition called insulin resistance, which occurs when the body's...

While you may not be familiar with whole body vibration, or WBV, it's a practice that has been around for several decades. New research has found that whole body vibration benefits include a reduction in inflammation, while it also promotes a healthier gut microbiome. What is Whole Body Vibration? Initially introduced in the early 1990s, whole body vibration is a...

Resveratrol is a beneficial compound that's commonly found in the skin of dark fruits and vegetables. It's widely known as a powerful antioxidant and researchers continue to find new ways that it can benefit the body in this regard. It's also been found to possess antitumor and antiviral properties, which suggests it may help protect against unhealthy cell growth and...

We have known for some time about the critical gut-brain connection that relays messages in both directions; in fact, the gut has even been referred to by some researchers as the "second brain." New insights into this connection suggest that gut health may influence mood and overall well-being, underscoring the importance of maintaining a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. How...