High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, is common in people who have diabetes. If it’s left untreated, chronic hyperglycemia can lead to diabetes complications, such as nerve damage, eye ...

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Researchers found that exercise promotes neuron growth through both biochemical signals (myokines) and physical stretching.

There's no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, ...

A new study found that replacing sedentary time with five minutes of daily physical activity can help lower blood pressure and control hypertension.

There's no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system.

Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system ... suggest that exercise can have a significant biochemical effect on nerve growth. And while ...