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Egg Market Shows No Signs of Cracking Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:41AMEggs possess a household penetration to be envied by all other food products: a steady 94 percent in the United States, according to market researcher Mintel.
Want to Get Healthy? Try Switching to 'Right' Fats Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:26AMWhile the recommendation to remove fat from your diet was standard medical advice for years, a new review of published studies shows that changing the types of fats you eat will bring better results.The study from researchers at Norwich Medical School in the U.K. looked at 48 studies spanning nearly half a century, and compared the health benefits of low-fat diets, in which saturated fats were ...
Simple Solutions Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:05AMFood and fitness pros insist a healthy diet can be delicious. But what's so delicious about lettuce and skinless chicken? (It's enough to make you head for the MM's.)
Eating nuts daily could help control Type 2 diabetes, prevent complications Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:27AMWashington, July 13 (ANI): New research has found that eating nuts everyday could help control Type 2 diabetes and prevent its complications.
HUMBOLDT CAN: Rx: Local produce at hospital's farm stand Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:51AMIn Humboldt County, the Community Alliance with Family Farmers has teamed up with St. Joseph Health System to deliver fresh, organic produce from local farmers directly to hospital employees.
Modified Fat Diet Key to Lowering Heart Disease Risk Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:33PMA new evidence review finds that a modified fat diet -- and not a low fat diet -- might be the real key to reducing one's risk of heart disease.
Do You Know Nutrition? Diet high in fiber helps lower cholesterol Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:31PMBy Phylis Canion
Why green should be your cup of tea Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:40PMA new study adds another benefit for the antioxidant-rich drink, it can lower cholesterol
Eat walnuts - they're good for you Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:29PMI like all kind of nuts, but walnuts are probably my least favorite.
Dietitian's Dish: Is eating healthy really more expensive? Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:02PMBy Lind CrispPeople often complain that it costs too much to eat healthy foods. During tough economic times, this is an important topic, especially when the cost of food is more likely to increase than decrease along with the cost of other essentials, like gasoline. But your health is too important to give in to the idea that you can't afford to eat healthy. With a determination to eat ...
Cut the fats to lose weight, nutrition researcher says Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:00PMDr. Neal D. Barnard, a nutrition researcher, maps out his path to shedding pounds quickly and safely in his latest book "21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart."
Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:06PMLeading a healthy lifestyle that includes not smoking, keeping weight down, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet can dramatically reduce risk of sudden cardiac death, a study shows.
Magically medicinal; experts say most people don't get enough fiber Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:27PMIf there were a pill that could help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol and prevent cancer, would you take it? You can get all that, and more, from fiber -- yet most Americans get less than half of what they need each day. "Diet analysis of my students shows that fiber intake is generally low," said Rod Hansen, associate professor of nutrition at Weber State University. "Thirty percent have ...
Two solutions are better than ONE Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:19AMSamarn Sangsri, a retiree, was only 40 when he learned that he had diabetes. Now at the age of 71, he has a kidney problem which requires haemodialysis twice a week.
Take heart: Keep your cholesterol in check Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:07AMSo what are your cholesterol numbers? If you're drawing a blank right now, it could mean that you're overdue for the routine blood test that helps give a heads-up on your risk for heart problems or a stroke.
Finally, a diet that works! Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:25PMMANILA, Philippines -- At the end of my very long list of items that I’ve benefited from and can highly recommend comes an eating program that surpasses any diet or guided eating program I’ve ever been on before.
Sounds good for summer: These days, luscious, light meals are just what you need Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:08PMWhen it's 100 degrees outside, there is no worse feeling than eating a heavy meal.On a hot, bright, blue-skied summer day, light and easy meals are a must.
July 1, 1989: Dining With Daddy Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:14AMIt was always a thrill to have dinner with Daddy. We ate at 6:30. That was something to look forward to. After bookkeeping for the day in Daddy's accounting office, Mother came home with Daddy at exactly 5:30. The front door to our home would nervously fly open. Mother walked to the stove to cook the evening meal while Daddy sat at the kitchen table to read his local paper. Whether or not Mother ...
Not Just a Number: Spotlight on Cholesterol Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:58AMHyperlipidemia, also known as high cholesterol, is a significant cause of heart disease, which is still the leading cause of death in the United States. Like most medical problems, it can be treated successfully, but only if you know you have it. So, getting regular screening for high cholesterol is very important. It is wise to begin yearly testing starting at age 40. Many people are familiar ...
Surgery-free weight loss striking, but short-lived Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:48PMNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A one-year weight loss program based on lifestyle changes can help obese people shed almost as many pounds as surgery, German researchers say.
It's high time to end the war on dietary fats Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:31PMEspecially when refined carbs and sugars are found to cause disease.
Health Buzz: Lexington Ranked Most Sedentary City Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:44PMLexington, Ky., Deemed America's Most Sedentary City
Veggie meats can lighten up cookout Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:37AMCookouts and picnics are a fun and important part of the July 4 celebration, and you can still watch your diet while you are partying.
Dietitian's Dish: Benefits of healthy breakfast Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:17PMBy Susan Sizemore, RD, LD
A helping hand: Using a weight-loss program Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:49PMCommercial weight-loss programs may help people lose weight. But it's important to find one that is supportive and sets realistic goals.
Tamara Browning: Charities get influx of grant money Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:55PMAn $11,000 grant that KING’S DAUGHTERS ORGANIZATION FUND awarded the MEALS ON WHEELS program of the AMERICAN RED CROSS will help continue home delivery of free and discounted meals to senior citizens.
Diet reverses Type 2 Diabetes Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 7:32AM(Medical Xpress) -- A Newcastle University team has discovered that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed by an extreme low calorie diet alone. Affecting two and half million people in the UK – and on the increase – Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood.
A yogurt a day may keep heart disease away Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:24PMStudy finds yogurt can help reduce plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, a cause of heart disease
Olive oil may lower stroke risk Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 9:03AMAdding olive oil to daily diet lowers not only the risk of heart disease in the elderly but also their odds of developing stroke as well.
Father's Day puts spotlight on men's health Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 5:33AMAnnual checkups important as men age, urologist says It's Men's Health Week, and public health officials are encouraging men to pay more attention to their bodies. Not only should they be paying more attention to little changes that don't seem right, they should be getting annual checkups. Diseases common in older men such as prostate cancer can be treated when found early, and other conditions ...
Cookbooks perfect for summertime available at library Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 12:40PMSummer is the season for barbecues, cookouts, reunion potlucks and church picnics — which are great opportunities for chatting with friends old and new on a relaxing afternoon — but they can also be stressful for someone with food allergies or special dietary needs.
Omega-3 boosts insulin resistance markers, suggests study Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:55AMThe study, published in the European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, evaluated the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on lipid profile and insulin resistance biomarkers.
Olive oil 'can help prevent strokes among over-65s' Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:22PMConsuming olive oil can help prevent strokes among the over-65s, experts have discovered.
CRAVE: Dining for the Diabetic Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMWarm weather means pool parties, family gatherings and of course, backyard cookouts! The best part about grilling, besides the juicy burgers, flavorful kabobs and mouthwatering steaks, is that it’s a healthy cooking method!
Pure, Wholesome and Delicious: Introducing Lilly, The Single-Ingredient Sour Cream Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 8:00AMLilly Sour Cream, now widely available, is as pure as it gets: a one-ingredient sour cream with absolutely no thickeners, gums or preservatives.
Best Places To Work Out In Denver Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:48PMThere are lots of spots to get a good workout in Denver, but with a city as fit as this but some gyms are going to provide that little extra something that will drive you to the edge.
Larger trial study needed to decide fate of niacin Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:51AMNiaspan is a cholesterol drug manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. Doctors have customarily prescribed Niacin to raise levels of HDL ("good" cholesterol) in patients taking a statin pill that is successfully lowering their LDL ("bad" cholesterol).
Hypertension: More Soldiers die from silent killer than from combat Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:15AMMany people think that combat is the most life-threatening event for Soldiers, when actually more Soldiers may die off the battlefield fighting a common enemy.
What’s a healthy body weight for your age Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:22AMShouldn’t one of the joys of aging be to finally forget about your weight and just relax? Unfortunately, even as a senior you have to think about weight management. In fact, it can become more difficult as you age because of changes in your body.
FDA warns of high-dose use of Zocor Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:35PMWASHINGTON, June 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is requiring safety label changes for the cholesterol-lowering drug, simvastatin, or Zocor.
FDA announces new limits on high-dose simvastatin (Zocor) Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:49AMThe United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced new limitations to the use of high-dose simvastatin, due to the increased risk of muscle pain and weakness (myopathy) and in rare cases, kidney damage and failure.
Cholesterol Drug Zocor May Cause Muscle Damage at Highest Dose, Says FDA Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 10:25AMCholesterol drug Zocor (simvastatin) may cause muscle damage and potentially lethal kidney damage at its highest dosage, according to new warnings released by the Food and Drug Administration. ...
University of Mississippi grants ChromaDex global rights to pterostilbene Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:05AMChromaDex Corp. and the University of Mississippi today announced the university has granted the natural products company the exclusive worldwide patent rights to a potential new therapeutic use for pterostilbene (tero-STILL-bean) as an anxiolytic or anti-anxiety agent. ChromaDex' pTeroPure® is an ultra-pure formulation of pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries and demonstrated to have ...
High-dose Simvastatin Elevates Risk of Muscle Injury Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:12AMThe highest approved dose, 80 milligram (mg), has been associated with an elevated risk of muscle injury.
Merck announces changes to high-dose simvastatin prescribing information in the U.S. Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7:05AMMerck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced changes to the prescribing information in the United States for the highest dose of simvastatin, 80 mg, and the use of simvastatin with certain other medicines.
Blueberry Season is the Perfect Time to Give Your Daily Dose of Color the Blues Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 6:00AMBlueberries get a lot of good press as a "Super Fruit." But are they all style and no substance? Not according to the scientists behind NUTRILITEÂ® nutritional supplements, exclusively from Amway.
U.S. FDA announces safety label changes for cholesterol-lowering medication, simvastatin Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 5:50AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today is announcing safety label changes for the cholesterol-lowering medication simvastatin because the highest approved dose--80 milligram (mg)--has been associated with an elevated risk of muscle injury or myopathy, particularly during the first 12 months of use.
Weight-loss advice is worth reading about Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 8:12AMI usually write about elections, the application of the HST, or something to do with entrepreneurial and family business transition. While these topics usually occupy my thoughts, I find that I’m paying more attention to how I manage the aging process and, in particular, my weight and overall health.
New food plate icon: will it change how you eat? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:23PMBy Deborah Kotz, Globe Staff In an effort to simplify the message it gives the public on healthy eating,...
Win a great BBQ kit Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:19PMTo be in the chance of winning a BBQ answer this simple question... With summer fast approaching and one of our favourite holidays, May Bank Holiday, around the corner, it’s time to get the BBQ out and make the most of the weather and the great outdoors.