Featured News January 1, 2018 Experts say many people live in environments that promote weight gain. These environments feature increased access to unhealthy foods and less physical activity. But how can you transform an unhealthy environment into a healthier one? Watch: The […]
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder of insulin resistance — a reduced sensitivity to the action of insulin — which leads to high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia. Approximately 12% of American adults have T2D, and more than one-third of Americans […]
Living a longer life has been linked to many behaviors like healthy eating and regular exercise, but can a person’s personality also play a role? “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,” one of the most popular books about […]
Everyone will experience aging, but can a person enhance their aging through simple modifications? UAB experts say yes. Aging is a fact of life. Each year, a person finds themselves hitting new age milestones, decades and life seasons, all of which bring […]