by Fitness Connectors | Sep 17, 2020 | Fitness Tips
The cardiac diet emphasizes foods such as vegetables, whole grains, and oily fish. These foods are beneficial for heart health. The diet also limits processed foods that are high in sugar and salt, as these increase the risk of heart disease. This article will cover...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 16, 2020 | News
Medically reviewed by Andrew Gonzalez, M.D., J.D., MPH — Written by Adam Felman — Updated on April 29, 2020 Definition Symptoms Complications Causes and risk factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Deep vein thrombosis occurs when blood clots form, typically, in a deep...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 16, 2020 | News
Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D.O. — Written by Jenna Fletcher on August 13, 2020 What is a blood clot? DVT risk factors Symptoms Prevention Flying with DVT Flying with a PE Summary People have an increased risk of developing a blood clot when traveling long...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 16, 2020 | News
With more people with diabetes and pre-diabetes looking for strategies to help control blood sugar, new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus suggests that ketone monoester drinks — a popular new food supplement — may help do exactly that. “There has been a lot of...
by Fitness Connectors | Sep 16, 2020 | News
Here’s a bitter pill to swallow: Artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good. A $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the University of South...