Exercise In Low Oxygen Environment May Result In Improved Insulin Sensitivity
Intermittent exercise with and without low oxygen concentrations (or hypoxia) can improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics, however exercise while under hypoxic conditions provides greater improvements in glycemic control than intermittent exercise alone, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology Metabolism (JCEM). Exercise improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Previous studies have focused on continuous aerobic exercise with more recent work assessing resistance exercise... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Cedars-Sinai Neurology Researchers Present Findings At International Stroke Conference
Stroke experts from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center presented research updates at the International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Feb. 1 through Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Highlights included: Thrombin Activity Associated with Neuronal Damage during Acute Stage of Ischemic Stroke After ischemic stroke - the type caused by a clogged artery but with no bleeding into the brain - a normal protein that plays a positive role in blood clotting escapes intact arteries and seriously damages healthy brain cells... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
