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The Whole Scoop on Whole Grains
September is Whole Grains Month. To bring awareness to the health benefits of whole grains and provide more information on whole grain products the Whole Grains Council has put together...
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8.3 Million U.S. Adults Considered Suicide in 2008
An estimated 8.3 million adults aged 18 or older had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year, according to a national government survey released this week. Responding to a...
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Physical Activity Lowers Mortality & Improves Health in Elderly
Among the very old, not only continuing but initiating physical activity was associated with better survival and function, according to a new study. Most studies conducted on physical activity have...
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Drinkers more Likely to Adopt Physically Active Lifestyles
Moderate and heavy adult drinkers are more likely to engage in physical exercise than abstainers, according to a new University of Miami study. The study was published in the most...
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Whole Flaxseed, not Oil, Reduces Cholesterol Levels
Flaxseed significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels but did not substantially affect HDL or “good” cholesterol levels or triglycerides, a new study says. The meta-analysis, which...
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Reducing Sodium Intake Could Save Billions
Reducing average adult population sodium intake to the recommended 2,300 mg per day would reduce hypertension cases by 11 million and save $18 billion in health care, a new study...
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Nail Spas and Nail Products Get Eco-Friendly
The trend of “going green” is everywhere from the work place to household cleaning products. The growing demand for natural and organic products has also led a number of nail...
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Tobacco Will Claim Almost 6 Million Lives Next Year
Tobacco accounts for one out of every 10 deaths worldwide and will claim 5.5 million lives this year, according to a report issued by the American Cancer Society and the...
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Managing Cholesterol with Medications
The Wellness Center Staff This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. When changes to diet and lifestyle are not enough to improve...
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Promoting Healthy Cholesterol Levels with Supplements
This month, we feature a four-part series on cholesterol to commemorate National Cholesterol Education Month. This third article focuses on the nutritional supplements that promote healthy cholesterol levels. The amount...
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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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What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
With September earmarked by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) as National Cholesterol Education Month, now is a good time to better understand the vital and detrimental roles...