Diet

Seniors and those who are middle-aged might want to pay attention to the results from a new study about calcium. Researchers began a 10-year study with 23,000 Swedish men between the ages of 45 and 79. By the end of …
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According to a new study people who are 80 or more pounds over a normal weight are considered, extremely obese and live 3 to 12 years less. Although the research found that just being overweight or moderately obese, has little …
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Carole Grant doesn’t really trust medical doctors. She never has. Whenever she has had a health issue, she has headed straight for an herbalist, acupuncturist or other "natural" healer. A few years ago, her alternative practitioner of choice was a …
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Popcorn, one of America’s favorite snacks, hasn’t really been thought of as healthy in the past. But now a new study presented on Tuesday 8-19-09, has proven that popcorn can also be a good source of fiber and antioxidants. In …
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The population in the U.S. seems to have an ever-expanding waistline. Recent data shows that 58 million Americans are overweight, 40 million are obese, and 3 million are morbidly obese. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in …
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It seems that a new health benefit of drinking red wine is reported every month, but what about the health benefits of white wine? Drinking wine in moderation (1-3 glasses per day) has been proven to reduce bad cholesterol, raise …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers soy to be a source of complete protein. Soy products are the main ingredients in many meat and dairy substitutes that are widely used by vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking a healthier …
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