What is the glycemic index?
You probably know that eating a nutritious, balanced diet is important for your overall health. But when it comes to carbohydrates, not all foods affect your body the same way.
One tool that can help you make healthier food choices is the glycemic index (GI).
“The glycemic index is a rating system that measures how quickly foods containing carbohydrates raise your blood sugar,” says endocrinologist Nupur Kikani, M.D....
Diabetes 101: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar, or glucose. It affects about 12% of the U.S. population,...
How to start working out: A beginner’s guide
It can be daunting to start exercising if you haven’t done much before or if you’re getting back into working out after an extended break or following a serious illness like cancer.
UT MD Anderson recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise every week. Additionally, our experts recommend engaging in strength-strengthening activity at least two days each week.
But what does...
What is white coat syndrome?
It’s common to feel a little nervous before a doctor’s appointment. You may even experience blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office.<...
Alternatives to meal prepping: A simpler approach to healthy eating
You can find countless approaches to meal prepping from social media, cookbooks and fitness influencers. While traditional meal prep can help...
How to get men to go to the doctor: 3 tips from our doctors
Have you ever suggested to a boyfriend, husband, brother, son or father that they go see a doctor, only to be met with resistance? If so,...
How to make your colonoscopy prep better
Clear liquid diets, giant containers of prep solution, heightened nerves, and spending the majority of an evening tied to your toilet — it...
BOSU ball basics: 7 things to know about this ‘two-faced’ exercise equipment
If you work out regularly at a health club or fitness center, you might’ve noticed an odd-looking piece of equipment tucked in among the free...
Vitamin K and cancer: Is there a connection?
Vitamin K is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins our bodies need to function correctly. It’s important for both bone formation and blood...