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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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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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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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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...
