A new survey of epidemiology and infectious diseases experts evaluate how prepared we are for disease outbreaks and overall ...

If you have a heart condition or are making your way back from a cardiac event, studies show that exercise is not only good for you, but really one of your best bets to improve your heart health and ...

If you feel hungry all the time, even after you’ve eaten, it could be due to a number of lifestyle and physiological factors. One reason behind constant hunger could be your glucose, or blood sugar ...

Glucose spikes, also known as blood sugar spikes, are a marked rise in the amount of glucose in your blood. This can lead to negative health consequences if they occur frequently. While every person ...

Eating enough protein comes with benefits for your entire body. It can help balance your glucose levels, build and maintain lean muscle, curb cravings and boost your metabolism. Amino acids are the ...

Low GI (glycemic index) foods are digested more slowly and result in a smaller increase in blood sugar and insulin than high GI foods. Starches can be classified into three categories: slowly ...

Strength training builds muscle through hypertrophy, a process where muscles damage and then repair themselves, often growing stronger and bigger. Ultimately, the benefits of strength training boil ...

Our vision for a healthier future starts with the people who will be leading it someday soon. Children. So much starts with them, including the future we’re working toward. How can we improve children ...

Good sleep patterns are essential for your physical and mental health, and sleep impacts your energy, mood, focus, hormones, and more. Lack of quality sleep can impact your glucose (blood sugar) ...

After you eat, your body breaks down the food or drink to be used for energy or stored for later use. Of the three macronutrients — carbohydrates, protein and fat — carbohydrates are the quickest to ...

Although your metabolism is influenced by factors outside of your control like genetics and age, you can take steps to boost your metabolism. Glucose plays a big role in your metabolism, and how well ...