Monthly Archives: July 2011

Exercise, changes in diet alter course for pre-diabetics

July 25th, 2011 (1 Comment)

A type 2 diabetes intervention program developed by researchers from Emory and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in India is showing promising results in improving risk factors, such as lowering weight and decreasing blood pressure and glucose levels.

Emory Cardiologist Weighs in on U.S. News Diet Ranking

July 12th, 2011 (No Comments)

Emory Heart & Vascular Center cardiologist Laurence Sperling served on a panel of 22 health experts selected by U.S. News to help develop the rankings of diets. Sperling is the medical director of the Emory Heartwise Risk Reduction Program and professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.