The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation will donate $5.3 million to the U to establish a diabetes prevention program called “Driving Out Diabetes: A Larry H. Miller Family Wellness Initiative.”
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″]By Elizabeth Neff, corporate communications manager, University of Utah Health Sciences From preventing diabetes to building bone strength, the new L.S. Skaggs Patient Wellness Center opening July 11 will take an innovative, interprofessional approach to improving the health of patients with chronic disease or disability. Located in the Ray and Tye Noorda Oral […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″]CORN DOG OR CANCER DOG? A recent statement by the World Health Organization is causing quite a stir among the meat loving crowd. The WHO along with the IARC have linked red and processed meats to the big “c” word, cancer (namely, colon cancer). Although processed meats have been named as known human […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM 1 in 3 people are at risk for type 2 diabetes HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU ARE AT RISK FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES? If you answer yes to at least one of these questions, you are at risk and you are eligible for the UU NDPP: You have […]
Read More[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] GET MOVING TO MANAGE STRESS You know that exercise is good for your health, but your life is too busy to fit physical activity into your routine. Hold that thought — there’s good news when it comes to exercise and stress. Any form of exercise, from walking to zumba, can act as […]
Read MoreHOW HAVE FOOD PORTIONS CHANGED IN 20 YEARS? By Peak Health and FitnessYou may have noticed restaurant food portions have gotten larger. Or maybe not – larger plates, cups and serving dishes can fool the eyes. Some restaurants openly announce “super-size portions” while other increases are not advertised. Many single meals now provide enough calories […]
Read MoreNATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM By Peak Health and Fitness What is the University of Utah CDC-National Diabetes Prevention Program? A study done by the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group in 2002 showed that type 2 diabetes can be prevented in adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes by making moderate lifestyle changes. Since […]
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Read MoreDIABETES PREVENTION RESEARCH PROGRAM Are you at risk for diabetes? Visit this link and take the quiz on the right side of the page. If you score a nine or higher, the answer is yes, you are at risk. If the answer is yes, and you want to join a 12-month research study that will […]
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