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Low-Fat Diet Does Not Cut Health Risks

Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006

The largest study ever to ask whether a low-fat diet reduces the risk of getting cancer or heart disease has found that the diet has no effect

Free Radicals Implicated in Obesity Heart Risk

Posted: Thursday, February 09, 2006

Overweight people may have impaired blood flow that can increase their risk of heart disease. Partly to blame is an abundance of free radicals--naturally occurring compounds that damage cells and lead to disease.

Avoiding Hangover Hell

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

Hangover remedies abound and include such treats as anchovies, tea made from rabbit droppings and, of course, another stiff drink. But do any of them work? Dr. Swift, a professor of psychiatry at Brown University Medical School and associate chief of research at the Providence VA Medical Center in Rhode Island, talks about what exactly causes a hangover, how best to cope—and how to avoid such misery in the first place.

The Nuts that May Clobber Cholesterol

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

If you are looking for a way to keep your heart healthy and still satisfy your snacking mood, pistachios and sunflower seeds may be the powerful cholesterol-fighting tool your body needs.

The 'Temptation Factor' -- Candy on the Desk is Candy in the Mouth, Cornell Study of Women Finds

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

The study finds that women eat more than twice as many Hershey Kisses when they are in clear containers on their desks than when they are in opaque containers on their desks -- but fewer when they are six feet away

Top Five Ways to Feel Full and Eat Less

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

It's a common complaint: how can you lose weight if you're hungry all the time? The solution may be easier than you think. Many acts of overeating, in fact, may have less to do with appetite than the sheer amount of food we have on our plate,

Top Five Ways to Feel Full and Eat Less

Posted: Monday, February 06, 2006

It's a common complaint: how can you lose weight if you're hungry all the time? The solution may be easier than you think. Many acts of overeating, in fact, may have less to do with appetite than the sheer amount of food we have on our plate.

Drinking Small Amounts of Alcohol Regularly Reduces Risk of Obesity

Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Results from a new study shows that consuming no more than a drink or two a few times a week reduces the risk of being obese.

Egg-breakfast Fills You Up for Longer

Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

Starting the day with an egg breakfast instead of another food with the same calorie count is more likely to lead to weight loss in overweight people, suggests new research

Green Tea: Wonder-Drink?

Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

Studies are adding up and researchers are backing the idea that green tea could protect you from Alzheimer's disease, fight cancer, lower cholesterol, and even help you lose weight. Look for products that have powered green tea leaves or brewed green tea. Also, be aware of green tea extracts or flavorings because they don't provide the same benefits. You can get even more benefits by letting the tea steep a full five minutes before drinking it.