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Photographed from behind, a man, a girl and a boy walk down a neighborhood street. The man is standing between the two children, holding the children's hands. The sky is getting dark as night appears to approach.

Even a short walk around the block after dinner aids digestion, helps regulate blood sugar and promotes a better night's sleep. Annie Otzen/Getty Images hide caption

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Feeling stuffed after a big meal? Don't flop on the sofa, take a walk

Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.

Why Walking After Meals Is Good For You

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Keeping Your Blood Sugar In Check Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

A PET scan shows metabolism of sugar in the human brain. Science Source hide caption

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Keeping Your Blood Sugar In Check Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

Diabetes can double a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's. Now researchers are beginning to understand the role of brain metabolism in the development of the disease.

Keeping Your Blood Sugar In Check Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

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Monday

Major Medical Associations Feud Over Diabetes Guidelines
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Major Medical Associations Feud Over Diabetes Guidelines

How low should blood sugar go? A major medical society recommends less aggressive treatment for Type 2 diabetes. This controversial position goes against advice from numerous other groups.

Major Medical Associations Feud Over Diabetes Guidelines

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Wednesday

Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients

Pricking your fingers may someday be a thing of the past for diabetics as new technologies aim to make blood sugar regulation more convenient. Alden Chadwick/Getty Images hide caption

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Diabetes Technology Moves Closer To Making Life Easier For Patients

While the technology is moving rapidly, insurance, regulatory, and supply challenges make it harder for patients to quickly access the latest medical advances to manage their condition.

Wednesday

Diet Soda May Alter Our Gut Microbes And Raise The Risk Of Diabetes

Should we drink diet soda or not? The latest study doesn't really clear things up. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Diet Soda May Alter Our Gut Microbes And Raise The Risk Of Diabetes

There's a new wrinkle to the old debate over diet soda: Artificial sweeteners may alter our microbiomes. And for some, this may raise blood sugar levels and set the stage for diabetes.

Diet Soda May Alter Our Gut Microbes And Raise The Risk Of Diabetes

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