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According to the USDA, the Average American Consumes 74 Pounds of Sugar Per Year, or 23 Teaspoons a Day.
Posted: Thursday, March 01, 2007
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That adds up to 460 calories of nothing but sugar.
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Shedding Pounds from Diet or Exercise—Take Your Pick
Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
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People looking to lose those extra pounds have been told for decades that dieting together with exercise will bring about the best results. Not so, says new research.
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Flaxseed Oil Lowers Blood Pressure
Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
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Regularly eating a diet supplemented with flaxseed oil may lower blood pressure and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
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Caffeinated Drinks Protect Elderly Against Heart Disease
Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
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Over-65s who drink four or more caffeinated beverages every day may reduce their risk of heart disease by a whopping 53 per cent, suggests research from the US.
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Benefits of Chromium Picolinate In Diabetes Management
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007
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In a peer-reviewed analysis, it was shown that chromium picolinate has a positive effect in improving glycemic control and lipids in Type 2 diabetes.
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Women Who Diet Severely More Likely to Have Children Prone to Diabetes
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007
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“When malnutrition occurs to women of childbearing age, their offspring will inherit abnormal mitochondrion.”
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A First in Pre-Diabetes Intervention Programs
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2007
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A hospital in Mineola begins a Pre-Diabetes Intervention Program, designed to promote lifestyle change among individuals with pre-diabetes.
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Caffeine Halves Pain After Exercise - Study
Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007
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One less excuse not to exercise. Having a caffeine supplement, equivalent to about two cups of coffee, an hour before exercise may reduce muscle pain afterwards by 48 per cent, says researchers. More effective then aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
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Old Cholesterol Remedy Makes a Comeback
Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007
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Studies show that adding niacin to a statin can raise HDL’s as much as 35% and reduce triglycerides by 50% and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by 70 percent.
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Study: Most Diabetics Don't Exercise
Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007
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Doctors don’t have the time to teach and patients are too busy to do what is necessary to improve their health! Medical professionals have to do more!
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