Tag: diet and exercise
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Lifestyle Interventions Cut Gestational Diabetes Risk, New Research Shows
Groundbreaking findings on gestational diabetes prevention New research co-authored by Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe of the UCD School of Medicine and led by the University of Liverpool provides compelling evidence that lifestyle interventions during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. This large-scale investigation adds to a growing body of work suggesting that practical,…
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Ten Minutes to Transform: Short Workouts for Bowel Cancer Protection
Quick workouts, big impact: what the new findings say In our busy mornings, squeezing in exercise often feels like a stretch too far. Yet a growing body of research from Newcastle University suggests that even short bouts of activity—just 10 minutes at a time—can meaningfully influence bowel cancer biology. The idea is simple: brief, regular…
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How I Dropped My Cholesterol in Four Weeks Without Statins
My Starting Point: High Cholesterol at 37 At 37, I faced high cholesterol. The numbers weren’t giving me a sense of security, and I was wary of starting statins without exploring all options. I wanted to understand what I could change in my daily routine—without relying on medications—to move my cholesterol in a healthier direction.…
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Weight-loss injections: Real people, real struggles and the cost of hope
From mobility to hiking: weight-loss injections reshape lives Weight-loss injections, including popular drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, are sparking conversations far beyond the medicine cabinet. For many, they’re a tool that can lift the weight of obesity-related health issues and unlock a more active life. For others, the cost, side effects, and the emotional toll…