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Approximately 70 percent of American adults have too much fat, and this number is even higher (about 80 percent) for people older than 60. In addition to detracting from personal appearance and physical function, excess fat is associated with a number of medical issues, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, back pain, arthritis and ...

The results could lead to better treatments for diabetes and muscle diseases in humans.

( Cell Press ) Two independent studies in the Nov. 11 issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication, suggest a common way to pump up muscles and prevent diabetes. The key is a molecule required for fine-tuning metabolism by selectively and subtly modifying core metabolic programs.

Diabetes a concern? Maybe it’s time to start lifting those weights and incorporate more muscle-building exercises into your daily routine. Excess body weight and a lack of exercise have long been known to contribute to insulin resistance, a condition in … Read More

Summary The occurrence of insulin resistance, which leads to development of type 2 diabetes, is on the rise. Low muscle mass is known to increase this risk. The present study analyzes the role of this relationship in diabetes management. The … Read More