Consuming Coffee or Tea Could Cut Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

For those of us who need our morning kick-start from coffee, or a little afternoon pick-me-up from tea, it may be pleasantly pleasing to hear that consuming coffee and tea may decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to a group of Australian researchers, these liquid refreshments can have a positive impact on blood sugar regulation, whether or not they include caffeine. According to Rachel Huxley, lead author of the new study, and an associate professor and director of the renal and metabolic division at The George Institute for International Health at the University of Sydney in Australia, “There is good evidence that consumption of coffee, including decaffeinated coffee, and tea is independently associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.” In fact, results of the analysis found that the more coffee you drink, the more you cut the risk of diabetes. Each cup of coffee consumed was linked to a 7 percent reduction in the diabetes risk. The full results of the analysis were recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Share and Enjoy:

Simple Urine Test Effective in Detecting Kids Sleep Disorder

Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These short stops in breathing usually lasts for 10 to 30 seconds and can happen up to 400 times every night. Men, people who are overweight or over the age of 40 are more likely to have sleep apnea, but it can affect anyone at any age, even children. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common type of apnea in children, is caused by an obstruction of the airway, such as enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Share and Enjoy:

High levels of cholesterol contribute to heart failure

Stop for a moment, especially if you’re about to take a big bite of chocolate cake, and think about what happens to your kitchen drain pipes when you pour meat grease or chicken fat down the sink. Over time, this sludge builds up in the pipes, causing them to drain slower or blocking them completely. The same thing can happen to our blood vessels when they are exposed to high levels of cholesterol. LDL slowly builds up in artery walls, causing a thick plaque that can narrow arteries, restrict blood flow, and lead to blood clots. A blocked blood vessel in the brain can trigger a stroke. If the coronary arteries of the heart become blocked, a heart attack occurs. Heart attack is a major risk factor for heart failure, a condition in which damaged or weakened heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs for blood and oxygen. But a new study shows that high levels of cholesterol may significantly raise the risk of heart failure, even for people who never have a heart attack. Share and Enjoy:

Most sleepless states in america

It is commonly known that most people do not get enough sleep. Not only is insufficient rest generally unhealthy, but it often leads to physical and mental health problems, loss of productivity, lack of energy and concentration, propensity to injuries, and even death. But nothing proves it better than statistics that come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Share and Enjoy:

Treat Uncontrolled Internal Bleeding

Scientists in the US have discovered that antibodies can block the action of proteins that contribute to uncontrolled internal bleeding following traumas like those sustained in car crashes and battlefield ... Share and Enjoy: