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Almonds, Best Nuts for Diabetics

July 03, 2011 By: Michael Category: Diabetes

almonds diabetesDiabetes is largely triggered by an unhealthy lifestyle. To prevent and control it, there are easy things you can do, like eating almonds every day on a regular basis.

“Eating almonds can reduce bad cholesterol and improve insulin sensitivity. So, it can reduce the risk of diabetes,” said Ritesh Gupta, head of clinical operations of C-Doc at the Fortis Hospital, according to the Times of India. (more…)

Length of Sleep Affects Heart Health

August 13, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Heart Disease

sleep length and heart disease risksPeople who sleep more or less than seven hours a day, including naps, can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in many countries in the world.

A Rresearch conducted at the Faculty of Medicine at West Virginia have found that sleeping less than five hours a day have a two times larger risk of suffering from angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. (more…)