brain, cognitive function, diabetes, memory, type 2 diabetes

New Research Shows Diabetes Takes a Toll on Your Brain Too

Researchers are finding more and more evidence that diabetes not only takes a toll on the body, it also takes a toll on your brain. A new study that was published in the journal Neurology has shown a decline in cognitive skills and ability to perform daily activities over the course of a 2-year period in people with Type 2 ...

Troy Oakes

Dual view of an MRI scan of the head and brain.

Dr. Jason Fung: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Doctors have been telling us that Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease, but Dr. Jason Fung says otherwise. MedlinePlus defines Type 2 diabetes as a chronic disease in which a high level of glucose is found in the blood. If you consult dieticians, doctors, and diabetes experts, most would say the same thing. ...

Raven Montmorency

Type 2 diabetes blood sugar measurement.

Plant-Based Potential Cure for Type 2 Diabetes Discovered by Filipino Girl

Maria Isabel Layson is a 16-year-old student from the Philippines who recently participated in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona. Her presentation was on a tropical plant that is commonly found in her country called aratiles. She believes that it has the potential for being an effective cure for Type ...

Armin Auctor

Maria Isabel Layson.

4 Ways Plant-Based Diets Can Be Good for You

Many people consider switching to a plant-based diet, especially as they get older. Several research studies have shown that making fruits and vegetables a major portion of your daily diet comes with many benefits for your body. Protection for the heart The biggest advantage of a plant-based diet is that it protects the heart and ...

Raven Montmorency

A salad with fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Important Dinnertime Tips for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

The more overweight one is the greater the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes. Only a combination of regular exercise and a healthy diet can help a person keep diabetes in check. And when it comes to dietary control, eating a nutritious meal at dinnertime is very important. Healthy dinner for type 2 diabetes If ...

Nspirement Staff

Eating a healthy dinner.