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Boston, MA—Individuals living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) had a significantly lower risk of poor cardiovascular health when they used a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) in combination with adhering to healthy lifestyle habits, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs…

As the holiday feasting season approaches, you may be wondering if you can veer off from a healthy eating pattern and indulge a bit. But that depends. “Some people are more sensitive than others to salt, saturated fat, or added sugars. Blood pressure or cholesterol can be affected in as little as a few weeks…

Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of all diabetes cases and continues to rise globally, with projections reaching 853 million adults by 2050. Prediabetes, a key risk state, offers a critical window for prevention, as lifestyle changes can reduce progression to type 2 diabetes by nearly 50%. Despite clear guidelines emphasizing diet and physical…

Many of us use social media for information, inspiration, and connection, among other things. Whether we are looking for advice, entertainment, practical tips on what to cook for dinner, or information on the newest wellness trends, social media can provide what seems like unlimited content that appeals to our interests. Social media has become the…

Convenience is a word often associated with the less healthy lifestyle choices of modern life. Fast food is convenient. Home deliveries are convenient. So are processed snacks that sit prominently on supermarkets shelves. But the UAE is turning that logic on its head – by making healthier options similarly convenient as part of a deliberate,…

America is a nation of breakfast-eaters: Surveys suggest than on any given day, about 85% of adults report having eaten a morning meal. But eating something and eating well can be two very different things. Too often, it might be a granola bar eaten on the run, or a sweetened coffee drink — choices that…