Daily Sauna Time Might Help Prevent Menopause-Related Weight Gain

New research performed with mice suggests that daily time in a warm environment such as a sauna might help older adults, especially women, combat age-related obesity and insulin resistance. The study shows the potential of heat treatments as a simple way to promote healthier aging.

Compound from Olives Shows Promise for Treating Obesity and Diabetes

Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The research could pave the way to the development of safe and inexpensive natural products for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes in people.

Algorithm Improves Blood Sugar Control in Hospitalized Patients

Hospitalized patients with complex dietary restrictions often develop hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), leading to serious complications particularly in those with preexisting diabetes. UCSF endocrinologist Robert J. Rushakoff, MD, and his team developed a self-adjusting subcutaneous insulin algorithm (SQIA) for automatically adjusted dosing.

Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes: Does the Dose of Exercise Matter?

For people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like walking or jogging) and resistance exercise training (strength training) lead to improvements in blood sugar control, and a combination of aerobic and resistance training results in larger improvements. In…