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Tighter Blood Sugar Control Not Best for Some Diabetics

Tighter Blood Sugar Control Not Best for Some Diabetics

Tight blood sugar control needn’t be the end-all factor for people with type 2 diabetes who have other medical problems, a new study indicates.
The degree of blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes “has been a subject of controversy for a decade,” said Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, a [...]

Guava Fruit Nutrition has Vitamin C | Guava Fruit | pineapple guava fruit | guava juice

Guava Fruit Nutrition has Vitamin C | Guava Fruit | pineapple guava fruit | guava juice

Guava Fruit
The guava is native to the Caribbean. Its skin is thin, light yellow and blushed with pink. A ripe guava softens to the touch. Guavas emit a strong, sweet, pungent fragrance. The flesh is white, red or salmon-colored and [...]

Regular Exercise Reduces the Incidence of High Blood Pressure

A sedentary lifestyle could be a risk for high blood pressure (hypertension), according to the results of both cross sectional and longitudinal studies.
High blood pressure is present in epidemic proportion and is associated with a markedly increased risk of developing numerous cardiovascular complications. All current treatment guidelines emphasize the role of non-pharmacological interventions, physical activity [...]

Olive Oil Intake Reduces Blood Pressure and Could Reduce Cancer Risk

The olive tree, Olea europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia Minor. The fruit and compression-extracted oil have a wide range of therapeutic and culinary applications. Olive oil also constitutes a major component of the “Mediterranean diet.”
The chief active components of olive oil include oleic acid, phenolic constituents, and squalene. The [...]