February 2023

Dodge Type 2 diabetes and protect your brain from dementia

Q: Both my parents have Type 2 diabetes. I'm 17 and want to avoid it. Any new tips on what might help? -- Franco T., Birmingham, Alabama A: There are some new insights that may help you dodge Type 2 diabetes but the long-standing advice about getting at least 300 minutes of physical activity a week, avoiding highly processed foods, added sugars and syrups, and red and processed meats, plus getting seven servings a day of fruits and vegetables is very effective.

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