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The volume-outcome relationship & how it affects your safety
Why the number of comparable procedures your surgeon has performed is crucial to avoid complications. How should I pick a surgeon? Within a specialized hospital, you should look for the surgeon who is most experienced with your procedure. If you’re choosing between two equally qualified surgeons for your wrist surgery, your risk of complication…
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The power of sugar lobbyists
The long history behind overlooking sugar, villainizing fat, and the controversial legacy of one of America’s most prominent nutritionists Let’s get an important disclaimer out of the way – clearly, highly processed foods filled with low-quality saturated fats can harm your overall health as well as your weight loss journey. But when controlling for calorie…
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The harm of artificial sugars
Introduction Though they are often touted as a healthy alternative to sugary snacks or desserts, foods containing nonnutritive sweeteners like sucralose (Splenda) and aspartame (NutraSweet) have recently come under examination for links to reduced insulin sensitivity in both healthy and diabetic adults. Saccharin (found in Sweet N’ Low) has been linked to raised blood glucose…
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Personal variation in blood sugar
Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, plays a crucial role in our body’s energy management. It serves as a source of fuel for our cells and is regulated by the hormone insulin, which helps transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.However, not all foods affect blood sugar levels in the same way. The glycemic…
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How fiber intake affects blood sugar
Introduction Dietary fiber is essential for maintaining overall health and has a significant impact on metabolic health, including insulin regulation. In this article, we will explore how dietary fiber helps regulate insulin levels, its role in preventing insulin spikes, the differences between soluble and insoluble fiber on insulin response, and recommend fiber-rich foods to help…
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Making healthier chocolate choices
Background check: approximately how much more sugar is in a 70% chocolate bar compared with a 90% chocolate bar? A) 20% more B) 50% more C) 300% more You’ve surely heard that if you’re going to have a sweet treat, dark chocolate is the healthier choice. However, the variation in sugar content within dark chocolate…
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How your cycle affects insulin sensitivity
Introduction During your menstrual cycle, there are significant fluctuations in your levels of sex hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can affect how sensitive the body is to insulin and how it responds to glucose in the bloodstream. Here’s a quick refresh on terminology: Follicular Phase: the first half of your menstrual cycle,…
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How weight loss can aid in diabetes remission
While weight loss is often suggested to prevent diabetes, weight loss has more recently emerged as a powerful ally in the quest for remission. Recent scientific research has revealed a profound connection between shedding excess weight and achieving remission from this metabolic disorder, challenging the long-held notion of diabetes as an incurable condition. How does…
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How to find the best doctors
According to the American Osteopathic Association, the majority of Americans do not prioritize quality outcomes when selecting their medical providers. Instead, they consider the following factors to be the most important: Acceptance of insurance plan (83.3%) Bedside manner/empathy (60.5%) Proximity of office to home, work, or school (57.4%) Convenient office hours (42.9%) Medical specialty (37.5%)…
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How Singapore Became the Latest Blue Zone
Singapore, renowned for its bustling streets and mouth-watering dishes, has quietly and deliberately added another feather to its cap: becoming a blue zone. If you’re not watching the trending Netflix documentary, here’s a rundown: a blue zone describes a region where people live notably longer and healthier lives than the rest of the world. From…