Trained alert dogs that should detect falling sugar levels for diabetic owners are missing the mark, NPR reported. The service dogs are advertised as lifesaving and miraculous, but they come with sweeping disclaimers. Being at risk for type 2 diabetes is part genetics, part lifestyle. […]
Interaction between certain diets and individuals’ genotypes is minimal, according to new research. It was previously suggested that diets could be matched to specific DNA patterns. However, certain types of foods do specifically affect our cells. […]
Does muscle weigh more than fat? Discover why this is a myth and the real relationship between fat and muscle. You’ll also learn how to take inventory of your health so you can get started on your goals. […]
Finding your body fat percentage can be an important first step in defining your health goals. However, the location where your body fat is stored is just as important. Discover how different body shapes reveal key information about your risk for disease. […]
Discover your ideal body fat range. Then, explore various methods for measuring body fat, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each. These include the Bod Pod, skinfold pinching, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. […]
Fitness programs often include a weigh-in at regular intervals, but the number on the scale doesn’t tell the whole story. Discover why the fat-free mass index is a much more accurate way to track progress, as it looks at both fat and muscle mass. You’ll also learn the role that essential and storage fat play in your health. […]
A January missile attack on an Iraqi base caused 50 U.S. troops to suffer from brain injuries, “The New York Post” reported. The attack came as Iran’s retaliation for the death of General Qassem Soleimani on January 3. As a review of medical literature provides substantive information about brain injury, doctors and scientists continue their work to understand brain damage. […]
If you’re tracking your progress in a fitness or diet plan or just want an accurate assessment of your overall health, you probably look at your weight. However, body weight does not always paint a clear picture of your health. Discover why BMI is a superior method of weight management, though it still has its shortcomings. […]
The new coronavirus strain has killed more people in China than SARS did, “The New York Times” reported Tuesday. On the verge of becoming a global pandemic, the Wuhan coronavirus now infects 2,000 new people every day. A professor from The Great Courses helped us make sense of the respiratory illness. […]
Dozens of U.S. cities’ water supplies are contaminated with “forever chemicals,” Environmental Working Group reported Wednesday. These chemicals can remain in the body long enough to do damage to our health. Fresh water is one of the most vital substances to life on Earth. […]
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