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Excretion of sugar into stool’? New action of anti-diabetic drug discovered
A research team has discovered that metformin, the most widely prescribed anti-diabetic drug, causes sugar to be excreted in the stool. Taking advantage of the new bio-imaging apparatus PET-MRI, they revealed that metformin promotes the excretion of blood sugar from the large intestine into the stool. This is a completely new discovery that was not previously anticipated.
Source: Science Daily
Slow, steady increase in exercise intensity is best for heart health
For the vast majority of people, the benefits of physical exercise outweigh the risks. However, for those who have inadequate training or who have underlying heart problems that may not have been detected, the risks of heart issues from extreme exercise, such as participation in marathons and triathlons, are increased.
Source: Science Daily
6 bedtime drinks that can boost weight loss overnight
For a long time, the general consensus among health experts was that we should limit what we consume in the hours before going to sleep. Eating or drinking before bedtime would add extra calories and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. While this may be true when you eat a smorgasbord shortly before wobbling to bed, researchers are now finding that consuming smaller amounts of specific foods (eg, protein) can have positive physiological benefits before bedtime.
Source: MD Linx
Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Reduced by Eating Apples and Other Foods Rich in Flavonoids
Researchers say flavonoids found in fruits, vegetables, chocolate, tea, and wine may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. They report that study participants who consumed the most flavonoids had a 48 percent lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Experts say a healthy diet, including foods with flavonoids, as well as lifestyle factors like exercise and sleep can help reduce dementia risk.
Source: Healthline
For older adults, more physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives
Two studies demonstrate that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have to be strenuous to be effective, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2020.
Source: Medical Xpress
The surprising link between coffee and bone health
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong found that coffee lovers tend to have stronger bones than their non-coffee drinking peers. Specifically, they found a robust association between habitual coffee consumption and the prevention of bone fractures in later life. The results are both surprising and significant because they run counter to decades of prior findings on the subject of coffee and bone health.
Source: MD Linx
Vegetarian Diet Linked to Lowered Risk of Urinary Tract Infection
It’s known that drinking more water can help lower the likelihood of urinary tract infections (UTIs) by flushing out bacteria present in the urinary tract. But what about the food we consume? Can what we eat (or avoid) help reduce the risk of a UTI?
Source: Everyday Health
Cocoa may improve walking ability in patients with PAD
Daily consumption of cocoa with epicatechin improved 6-minute walk distance, blood flow to the legs and skeletal muscle health in patients with peripheral artery disease, according to a study published in Circulation Research.
Source: Healio
Is Coffee Good for You?
We’ve come a long way from the cans of Folgers that filled our grandparents’ cupboards, with our oat milk lattes, cold brews and Frappuccinos. Some of us are still very utilitarian about the drink while others perform elaborate rituals. The fourth most popular beverage in the country, coffee is steeped into our culture. Just the right amount can improve our mood; too much may make us feel anxious and jittery.
Source: The New York Times
Cognitive function in people with mental illness
A study has shown few differences in the profiles of genes that influence cognition between people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and the general population. This surprising finding could provide new insights into therapies designed to improve cognition.
Source: Science Daily