Laugh off blood sugar surges.On two separate days, five healthy adults and 19 diabetic adults sat down for dinner. After their meal on the first day, all attended a monotonous lecture. Postmeal on the second day, all enjoyed a comedy show, which made each laugh heartily. Before each meal and two hours after, researchers measured the participants' blood sugar. When the diners Diners can mean:
While the authors concede that the exertion exertion, n vigorous action, a great effort, a strong influence. of laughing may have used up some blood sugar, they also propose that all those hearty giggles may have modulated mod·u·late v. mod·u·lat·ed, mod·u·lat·ing, mod·u·lates v.tr. 1. To adjust or adapt to a certain proportion; regulate or temper. 2. the hormones involved in blood-sugar control. If your blood sugar rises too sharply after eating, pop your favorite comedy in the VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. and laugh your way to better health. (Health News) |
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