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FYI: BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE UNINSURED
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This is an editors note from FierceHealthcare out of Washington, D.C. They are a public watch group providing timely and relevant information to its subscribers. I included it to increase your awareness of a problem that is only going to worsen as time goes on. Enjoy.
Health & Nutrition Article 139 |
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10K PER DAY TO INCREASE HEALTH BENEFITS
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Current physical activity statistics show that the majority of adults do not perform enough physical activity to maintain or promote good health. The purpose of this study was compare the number of steps accumulated by women instructed to walk 10,000 steps per day with those told to take a brisk 30-minute walk.
Health & Fitness Article 138 |
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GOOD CARBS LINKED TO HEALTHIER HEARTS
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Certain types of carbohydrates may be good for the heart, according to a new analysis of data from the Women's Health Study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health. The federally funded Women's Health Study is a 10-year randomized trial testing the effects of aspirin and vitamin E in reducing cardiovascular risk in approximately 40,000 women.
Health & Nutrition Article 137 |
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Ten Super Foods For Better Health!
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Read about 10 awesome and tasty foods that will improve your health with every bite!
Health & Nutrition Article 136 |
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MORBIDLY OBESE PAY NEARLY TWICE AS MUCH FOR HEALTH CARE
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Health-care costs for morbidly obese adults are nearly twice those of people considered to be of normal weight, says a study led by University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers.
Health & Nutrition Article 135 |
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RED MEATS, HIGH PROTEIN DIETS INCREASE RISK OF COLORECTAL CANCER
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Consumption of red and processed meat has been associated with colorectal cancer in many studies. Only a few studies have examined risk in relation to long-term meat intake or the association of meat with rectal cancer. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between recent and long-term meat consumption and the risk of colon and rectal cancer.
Health & Nutrition Article 134 |
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FAST FOOD MEALS INCREASE RISK FOR DIABETES, HEART DISEASE
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While it may seem obvious, we now have research showing a positive link between eating fast food, weight gain and diabetes. Up to this point there have been no long-term studies documenting the effect of fast food on obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Health & Nutrition Article 133 |
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A WORD FROM ANDREW WEIL, MD ON VITAMIN E
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Last November, the millions of Americans who take vitamin E to ward off heart disease and other conditions received some alarming news. A widely publicized report linked the supplement with an increased risk of death. It left people wondering if this antioxidant would help them lead longer, healthier lives or hasten their demise. To clear up the confusion, Dr. Weil has answered some questions.
Health & Nutrition Article 132 |
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