Diabetes
5 Most Popular Articles in 2021
What piqued reader interest this past year? Here we recap our top 5 popular articles that received the most reads in 2021!
What is Diabesity?
Diabesity is a common cause of chronic inflammation, so it’s important for fit pros to have a basic understanding of what it is and how it can affect clients. Here, Len Kravitz, PhD, Gabriella Bellissimo, MA and Jessica Smith, MS, CSCS, explain this relatively new term.
Create Inclusivity for Special Populations
More than ever, creating inclusivity is vital to the fitness industry. And, even more importantly, it’s vital to the people we want to help.
Think it of this way: More than 70% of Americans don’t exercise enough to obtain a health benefit (Laskowski 2012). Why is this percentage so high when it’s well-known that even a small amount of physical activity can improve and even prevent some chronic diseases?
Inflammation: Obesity, Diabetes, Aging and Exercise
Inflammation is an essential defense system for enhancing survival. Learn how the inflammation process is linked to obesity, diabetes, aging and exercise.
Exercise and a Healthy Liver
A study related to treatment for people with fatty liver disease highlights an opportunity training those with “medical fitness” conditions.
Heart Health for People With Type 2 Diabetes
One negative consequence of type 2 diabetes is damage to the heart. Researchers recently compared the effects of exercise to determine risk.
Research Update: The Value of Exercise for Women’s Health
Learn about the five health conditions and risk factors that have a strong influence on women’s health—and how exercise helps!