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Healthy Lifestyle Choices Shown To Increase Life Expectancy Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Not smoking, eating five servings or more of fruits and vegetables per day, drinking alcohol only in moderation (0-1.5 drinks per day), and maintaining a high level of physical activity are well known to be healthy lifestyle choices. A recent study at the University of Cambridge, England, has helped quantitatively show just how beneficial maintaining these four lifestyle choices is.

Health Risks and Precautions of Hookah Smoking Posted: Monday, January 21, 2008

Hookah smoking, a past-time in many middle eastern countries, as well as India, has recently become a worldwide social phenomena, especially among college youths. With increased popularity comes increased concern though, and recent studies have been conducted to demonstrate the negative health effects that hookah smoking produces.

Low Levels of Vitamin D May Lead To Heart Disease Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2008

Besides being important in maintaining healthy bones, substantial levels of Vitamin D have recently been shown to be important in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Aspirin a Day Yes or No? Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Is an aspirin a day good for you, and how much should you take?

Vitamin E Improves Heart Health For 40% of Type 2's By 50% Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Researchers in Israel report that vitamin E supplements could offer an inexpensive way to significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for the 40% of Type 2 diabetics who carry a particular version of a gene called haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2.

The Magic Pill: A New Drug That Mimics Healthy Lifestyle Effects Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The magic ingredient in wine is being studied to reduce the effects of diabetes and aging.

Cinnamon Does Not WORK! Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

New studies have shown that cinnamon does not control blood sugars or fat levels.

Fish Oil Supplements Reduce Adiposity in Type 2 Diabetics Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

French researchers report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition for December that, two months of daily fish oil supplements reduces adiposity and atherogenic markers in women with type 2 diabetes.

Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Fasting Glucose 20mg/dL Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

A daily glass of wine with dinner for those with type 2 diabetes lowers fasting plasma glucose (FPG), Israeli researchers report in the December issue of Diabetes Care.

61% of Patients with Diabetes Are Apathetic Towards Glycemic Control Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2008

The primary objective was to determine the prevalence of apathy characterized by loss of initiative and motivation in patients with diabetes.

 

 

 

 

 

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