Share on PinterestResearchers say afternoon exercise may provide more substantial benefits for people with type 2 diabetes. Sound Maskot/Getty Images Researchers report that people with type 2 diabetes may get the most benefit from exercising in the afternoon. In a new study, researchers reported that participants who exercised throughout the day fared better in terms of blood glucose levels. They said they’re still not sure why afternoon exercise might be more beneficial, but it could be due to better sleep patterns and healthier eating habits. Doctors have long touted the…
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What type of exercise is best for mental health?
When you go to your weekly yoga class or lift weights at the gym, you’re doing something good for your physical health: get fitter today and protect your body in the future. What you may not always think about, however, is that you’re also protecting yourself from anxiety and depression just as much as you would if you went to therapy or took medication. At least that’s the conclusion of a very large new study that synthesizes decades of research on exercise and mental health. The study not only provides…
Read MorePower of Exercise: Counteracting the High Genetic Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study has found a strong correlation between high levels of physical activity and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, even among individuals with a high genetic predisposition for the condition. The research, involving 59,325 UK Biobank participants monitored via wrist accelerometers over a period of up to seven years, showed that one hour or more of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily was linked to a reduction in 74% of type 2 diabetes risk compared to less active individuals, regardless of their genetic risk. Can physical…
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