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Dietary & Lifestyle Modifications to Improve Cholesterol
This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. This second article focuses on the dietary and lifestyle modifications you can make to promote...
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AHA Recommends Upper Limit on Sugar Intake
The American Heart Association released today specific recommendations about the amount of sugars that can be consumed as part of a heart-healthy diet. The message? Americans need to cut way...
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Average Life Expectancy in U.S. Reaches 77.9 Years
The average life expectancy at birth in the U.S. hit a record high of 77.9 years, according to a preliminary report issued online this week by the Centers for Disease...
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Binge Drinking not Just Associated with Youth
At-risk alcohol use and binge drinking was more likely among 50 to 64 year olds compared to those over 64 years of age and among men, according to a new...
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Cereals & Snack Foods Contain High Amounts of Polyphenols
Breakfast cereals and snacks have higher levels of polyphenols than previously thought, scientists reported this week at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. “This is the first...
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Breast Feeding Reduces Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
Women who have a family history of breast cancer lowered their risk of developing premenopausal breast cancer by 59% if they breast fed, according to this study. While some studies...
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4 Healthy Behaviors Reduce Chronic Disease Risk
Adhering to four simple healthy lifestyle factors can have a strong impact on the prevention of chronic disease, according to a report published in the August 10/24 issue of Archives...
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8 Tips to Keep Your Home Green
The expression ‘green living’ or ‘going green’ has gained momentum in the U.S. over the past few years. Because of its growing popularity, many households are adopting new habits and...
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Dietary Intake of Fish Oil Offers Cardioprotective Benefits
Evidence is increasing that the omega-3 polyunsaturated fats docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) play a cardioprotective role in patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases and in healthy individuals, a...
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More Patients Took Antidepressants & Antipsychotics Together
The rate of antidepressant use doubled from 5.8% in 1996 to 10.1% in 2005, from 13.3 to 27.0 million persons, a new study says. Study results will be published in...
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Breast Cancer Cell Finding Leads to Treatment Roadmap
Scientists from Walter + Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (Melbourne) discovered a population of breast cells called luminal progenitor cells that are likely to be responsible for breast cancers...
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Nutrient Profiling Systems
Several new on-package nutrition symbols are designed to inform consumers about the nutrient profile of products. Are these programs going to help consumers or just simply add to their confusion?...