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Cut Fruits Keep Nutrients 9 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Spanish researchers recently tested fresh-cut fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, kiwi, strawberries, watermelons, and cantaloupes for nutrient loss. They found that the fresh-cut fruits did not lose ...
Stay Fit While You Travel 8 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Staying fit while you travel is possible with minimal preparation. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, there are easy ways to incorporate exercise into your day to maintain your fitness...
Cutting Simple Carbs Lowers Cholesterol 7 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Simple (refined) carbohydrates, such as sugars, white flour products (white bread, white pasta, baked goods, junk foods) and white rice cause fat (lipid) levels to increase in the blood and deposit in...
Blood Pressure Associated With Women’s Sexual Dysfunction 6 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 65 million U.S. adults have high blood pressure (hypertension). About half of those with high blood pressure are women. High blood pressure i...
Alcoholism Defined 5 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Research suggests that moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages, particularly red wine, may have some health benefits. Moderate drinking is defined as less than or equal to one drink daily for wome...
9 Million Smoking, Obese Americans 4 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Smoking and obesity are the nation’s top public-health concerns. Smoking and obesity are major preventable causes of premature death and disease. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C...
Oversleeping Linked To Parkinson’s Disease 3 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Studies have found that too little sleep can increase the risk of conditions like diabetes and obesity. Now research reports that sleeping too much can increase the risk of Parkinson’s Disease. Parkin...
Try Some Good Bacteria for Chronic Stress 2 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
The human body is inhabited by good bacteria that keep levels of other harmful organisms in check. These good bacteria can be taken in supplement form and are termed probiotics, such as Lactobacillus ...
Osteopenia: A Hidden Disease 1 Nov 2012 | 03:00 pm
Many women are aware of the dangers of osteoporosis, but may not have heard about osteopenia, a similar disease of the bones. Osteopenia is simply a mild reduction in bone mineral density, the precurs...
Make Way for the Hybrid Hamburger – Part Soy, Part Meat 31 Oct 2012 | 03:00 pm
Although many people have heard that red meat consumption should be limited and replaced by healthier plant-based protein, most are not quick to make the change. Soy-based “meat replacement” products ...
