Research: 10 minutes of high-intensity activity daily reduces body fat in children

Research: 10 minutes of high-intensity activity daily reduces body fat in children

Children who undertake 10 minutes of high-intensity physical activity per day reduce the amount of body fat and improve their aerobic fitness, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland and Cambridge University published by Sports Medicine.

Research: 20 minutes a day of Regular Exercise Could Cut Diabetes Risk by 26%

Research: 20 minutes a day of Regular Exercise Could Cut Diabetes Risk by 26%

Meeting the recommended 150 minutes a week of physical activity can reduce a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 26% according to new research by scientists at University College London and the University of Cambridge published in the journal Diabetologia.

Insulin, Diabetes and Related Terms (Definitions)

Insulin, Diabetes and Related Terms (Definitions)

Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)

A disease in which the body is unable to regulate the glucose (sugar) in the blood. In the type I form of diabetes, the body is unable to produce insulin. In type II diabetes (about 90% of cases) the body is unable to use insulin properly or doesn't produce enough insulin to manage blood glucose levels.