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03/07/2010
FDA faults food labels in warning blitz. |
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03/07/2010
New trend shows kids snacking every few hours, to the tune of 586 calories a day on average. |
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03/07/2010
Plant-focused diet may curb breast cancer risk. |
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03/07/2010
People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming obese. |
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03/07/2010
A1c diabetes test is a better indicator of risk of getting diabetes. |
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03/07/2010
Secondhand smoke damages arteries in teens. |
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03/07/2010
New York City’s "Green Cart" program designed to offer lower income residents a better selection of fresh produce. |
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03/07/2010
Sleep habits linked to fat gain in younger adults. |
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03/07/2010
Years of exposure to traffic pollution raises blood pressure. |
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03/07/2010
Potassium-rich foods do a heart good. |
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03/07/2010
Whole grains reduce type 2 diabetes risk. |
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03/07/2010
Workplace wellness programs work. Employees who used them lost weight, lowered heart disease risk, study finds. |
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03/07/2010
Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels. |
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03/07/2010
A purposeful life may stave off Alzheimer's. |
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03/07/2010
Having prediabetes may not kick-start prevention efforts. Most people still didn't lose weight or exercise. |
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03/07/2010
Calcium, vitamin D pills probably don't help heart, according to a systematic review of published studies. |
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03/07/2010
Cutting salt could prevent almost 500,000 heart attacks. |
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03/07/2010
Low-fat diets beat low-carb regimen long term. |
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03/07/2010
Twice as many women may soon be diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Stricter guidelines take birth complications into account. |
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02/28/2010
The debate over interval training and the prospect of sharply cutting exercise hours. |
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02/28/2010
American’s per-capita cheese consumption tripled in the last three decades. |
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02/28/2010
High-fat diets raise stroke risk in women over 50. |
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02/28/2010
Physically fit students do better academically. |
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02/28/2010
Heart disease risk tied to mom's number of births. |
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02/28/2010
Low-carb, high-fat diet linked to increase in bad cholesterol levels and adverse metabolic effects. |
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02/28/2010
Obesity, lack of exercise heighten arthritis risk for women. |
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02/28/2010
Strokes up among the young, down among the old. |
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02/23/2010
Oral health’s impact on chronic disease. |
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02/23/2010
Simple conditions like hypertension trip up docs. |
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02/23/2010
Aging leads to shrinking muscles. Why that contributes to fat gain, and what to do about it. |
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02/23/2010
The influence of weight loss on food cravings and metabolic rate. |
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02/23/2010
Positive attitude linked to reduced risk of heart disease. |
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02/23/2010
Cholesterol drugs (statins) raise risk of diabetes by nine percent. |
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02/23/2010
The majority of women underestimate their risk of heart disease. |
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02/23/2010
Diabetes to exact huge costs on poor countries. |
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02/23/2010
Chronic ailment got you anxious? Try exercising. |
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02/23/2010
Diet changes improve older adults' cholesterol. |
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02/23/2010
U.S. kids’ chronic health problems doubled from 1994 to 2006. |
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02/23/2010
A small study reports the impact of teen exercise on calorie and fat metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and fat that surrounds the organs. |
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02/23/2010
A quarter of stroke patients die within a year. |
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02/23/2010
As temperature plummets, it's still safe to exercise. Dress appropriately and avoid extreme conditions. |
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02/23/2010
Teens respond better to promoting joy of physical activity, over being taught its health benefits. |
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02/23/2010
Most Americans think it's others who are unhealthy, while their docs disagreed. |
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02/14/2010
London to open 1st exercise area for older people. |
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02/14/2010
Manual seeks to add binge eating to disorder list. |
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02/13/2010
Heart and head can agree on Mediterranean diet. |
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02/13/2010
Fighting childhood obesity should be part of family routine. |
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02/13/2010
Junk food gets spotlight in many movies. |
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02/13/2010
Even so-called "third-hand smoke" carries carcinogens. |
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02/13/2010
Discounts may fuel the purchase of healthier foods, even after the discounts end. |
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02/13/2010
Migraine linked to increased heart attack risk. |
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02/13/2010
Almost half of all American women still don't know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. |
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02/13/2010
Mom's lifestyle in early pregnancy affects baby's size. |
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02/13/2010
Handgrip strength helps predict death risk in elderly. |
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02/02/2010
How revving up your heart rate, even a bit, pays off. |
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02/02/2010
Parents choose healthier options for kids, not for themselves. |
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02/02/2010
Women and walking: the benefits of picking up the pace. |
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02/02/2010
Mediterranean diet linked to heart health. |
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02/02/2010
Low-carb diet best for lowering blood pressure. |
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02/02/2010
Salt reduction and impact on high blood pressure. |
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02/02/2010
More proof exercise leads to healthier aging. One study links resistance training to some cognitive function. |
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01/24/2010
For the 20% of kids with high cholesterol, change diet, exercise before drugs. |
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01/24/2010
Cutting salt in food would save thousands of lives. |
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01/24/2010
Expert panel recommends screening kids for obesity. |
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01/24/2010
Sitting too much could be deadly |
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01/24/2010
Heart group lists 7 essentials for heart health. |
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01/24/2010
As obesity increases, so does stroke risk. |
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01/24/2010
For heart health, focus on multiple risk factors, not just cholesterol. |
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01/24/2010
Most fast-food french fries cooked in unhealthiest oil. |
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01/24/2010
Obesity linked to higher risk of kidney stones. |
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01/24/2010
Self-control just might be contagious. |
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01/24/2010
Starting spoon feeding later may trim obesity risk. |
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01/19/2010
Obesity rate grows in boys ages 6 to 19. |
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01/19/2010
Obesity rates level off, but health concerns remain. |
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01/19/2010
Don't bank on weekend to make up for sleep loss. 24 hours without sleep comparable to over the limit. When the already chronically sleep-deprived pull an all-nighter, the deterioration is increased tenfold. |
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01/19/2010
Girls' soccer injuries plummet after exercise program. |
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01/13/2010
The epigenome: why your DNA isn't your destiny. |
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01/13/2010
New York City puts salt on the chopping block. |
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01/13/2010
Restaurant calorie counts higher than advertised. FDA allows a 20% margin of error. |
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01/13/2010
In women, exercise may keep high pulse in check. |
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01/13/2010
U.S. makes progress in tobacco control. |
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01/13/2010
Watching hours of TV daily linked to shorter life. |
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01/13/2010
Less sleep for kids may mean higher blood sugar. |
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01/13/2010
41% of non-food retail stores sell junk foods. |
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01/13/2010
Exercise may stave off mental decline. |
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01/13/2010
For fitness, cutting calories may not be enough. |
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01/07/2010
Fight against fat goes high-tech with new devices. |
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01/07/2010
Diabetes Rising despite advances. Type I diabetes ramping dramatically. |
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01/07/2010
Preventing diabetes. Lifestyle changes twice as effective as drugs. |
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01/07/2010
Hazards of obesity now rival smoking in U.S. |
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01/07/2010
Calorie postings tied to Starbucks calorie consumption. |
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01/07/2010
Kids like veggie choices, but may not eat them. |
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01/07/2010
Psychotherapy, guided self-help best for binge eating. |
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01/07/2010
Heavy men die earlier, even with fewer risk factors. |
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01/07/2010
Later-to-bed teens risk sadness, suicidal thoughts. |
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01/07/2010
Sleep loss may affect health by curbing exercise, according to a small study. |
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01/07/2010
Young, overweight fall prey to weight-loss spam. |
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01/01/2010
Fda slams nestle over juicy juice, BOOST claims. |
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01/01/2010
Ginkgo Biloba fails to preserve memory. |
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01/01/2010
Heart devices often approved on weak evidence. |
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01/01/2010
How did we do on the Healthy People project 10-year goals set in 1990? |
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01/01/2010
Norway cut back severely on the use of antibiotics to make it the most infection-free country in the world. |
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01/01/2010
New research tying antibiotic use in animals to drug resistance in people. |
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01/01/2010
Effects of tobacco smoke on the lungs may persist for decades. |
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01/01/2010
Smoking, drinking up risks of gut, throat cancers. |
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01/01/2010
Dietary Omega-3s help stave off age-related vision loss. |
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01/01/2010
Dietary estrogens have little effect on cancer risk. |
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01/01/2010
Exaggerating a threat to weight goals may help self-control. |
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01/01/2010
New guidelines urge A1C test for diabetes and pre-diabetes diagnosis. |
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01/01/2010
Winter exercise can lift your spirits. Strategies for maintaining your exercise routine. |
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01/01/2010
There appears to be no such thing as metabolically healthy obesity. |
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12/20/2009
Diners eat fewer calories when menu lists entrees' contents. |
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12/20/2009
Fake sugar may alter how the body handles real sugar, according to a small study. |
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12/20/2009
Therapy beats self-help for binge-eaters in the short run. |
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12/20/2009
Obesity, inactivity keeping heart health stats down. |
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12/20/2009
Could Omega-3s boost blood fat levels? Small study shows short-term increase in blood fats. However, the current recommendation holds to eat more oily fish. |
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12/17/2009
Health risks of very low calorie diets. |
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12/17/2009
National Cancer Institute projects 29,000 excess cancers from the 72 million CT scans that Americans got in 2007 alone. |
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12/17/2009
U.S. agencies want to ban some kid food ads. |
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12/17/2009
Junk food reigns in ads on web sites for kids. |
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12/17/2009
Fat in diet won't affect weight gain over time. But the evidence of the potential harms of diets high in saturated fats or trans-fats should not be ignored. |
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12/17/2009
Physical activity linked to school girls' grades. |
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12/17/2009
Normal cholesterol doesn't guarantee healthy heart. Screening for inflammatory marker may spot people in need of statins. |
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12/17/2009
Cutting TV time burns more calories. |
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12/11/2009
Dairy groups fight to keep chocolate milk in school lunchrooms. |
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12/11/2009
NPR discussion on The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. |
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12/11/2009
Breastfeeding may help moms stave off diabetes, heart trouble. |
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12/11/2009
Smoking kills 5 million every year, with 600,000 more deaths from second-hand smoke. |
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12/11/2009
Common heart rhythm problem on the rise in the U.S. |
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12/11/2009
Adequate sleep tied to healthier diets in truckers. |
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12/11/2009
Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease. |
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12/11/2009
Risk of blood clots after surgery higher than thought--another reason to stay healthy. |
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12/11/2009
Teens lose more weight by increasing exercise, water and fruit consumption. |
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12/03/2009
Obesity epidemic cancels out anti-smoking gains. |
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12/03/2009
Fatty acids in diet affect ulcerative colitis risk. Omega-3 fatty acid does the opposite. |
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12/03/2009
Heavy kids may suffer back pain, spinal disc woes. |
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12/03/2009
Heavier kids tend to underestimate their size. |
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12/03/2009
Being born in parts of South may up stroke risk. |
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12/03/2009
Ginkgo no help for heart, and raises other risks. |
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12/03/2009
Women who smoke risk having seizures. |
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12/03/2009
U.S. diabetes cases to double, costs triple by 2034. |
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12/03/2009
Sugary colas tied to gestational diabetes. |
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12/03/2009
Exercise guards white blood cells against aging. |
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12/03/2009
More foot power, less car pollution best for health. |
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11/25/2009
Moms-to-be smoke less after workplace smoking ban. |
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11/25/2009
Exercise seems to make people hungrier, yet more readily satisfied by a meal. |
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11/25/2009
Exposure to tobacco smoke, lead ups risk of ADHD. Dietary strategies for minimizing lead exposure and absorption. |
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11/25/2009
Exercise important in teens' blood pressure control. |
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11/25/2009
Smoking, high blood pressure, or diabetes all linked to increased dementia risk for the middle aged. |
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11/25/2009
Secondhand smoke worst for toddlers, obese kids. |
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11/25/2009
Folic acid supplements linked to raised cancer risk. |
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11/25/2009
High cholesterol under treated in many Americans. |
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11/25/2009
Just one heart attack leads to the equivalent of 725 chest X-rays. Americans are exposed to seven times more radiation from diagnostic scans than in 1980. |
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11/25/2009
Lincoln University in Pennsylvania targets overweight students. |
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11/25/2009
Evidence-based medicine: hard for some to swallow. Researchers estimate that anywhere from one half to two-thirds of current medical practice is based on unproven concepts. |
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11/25/2009
New guidelines issued on cervical cancer screening. |
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11/25/2009
Ancient upper-class Egyptians probably suffered from hardened arteries. |
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11/25/2009
Cholesterol plays role in heart failure risk. Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels. |
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11/25/2009
Ginkgo won't prevent heart attack, stroke in elderly. |
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11/25/2009
Moderate-to-high intensity exercise cuts stroke risk for men, not women. |
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11/25/2009
Most smokers around the world support workplace smoking bans. |
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11/25/2009
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables. |
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11/25/2009
Highest rates of obesity, diabetes in the South, Appalachia, and some tribal lands. |
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11/25/2009
Lifelong exercise keeps seniors young at heart. |
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11/25/2009
Obesity rolling back gains in heart health. Many deny they have a problem. |
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11/25/2009
A moderate-fat diet may work better than a low-fat regimen for people suffering from metabolic syndrome. |
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11/18/2009
Cigarette-smoking rate rises in U.S. |
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11/18/2009
A high-fat, high-sugar diet can quickly change the population of microbes living in the digestive tract. |
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11/18/2009
FDA questions safety of alcoholic energy drinks. |
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11/18/2009
Kidney angioplasty appears to bring risks, no benefit. |
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11/18/2009
Many pregnant smokers don't own up to the habit. |
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11/18/2009
Exercising in the heat may help you eat less, according to a small study. |
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11/18/2009
Fat-dissolving procedure (mesotherapy) carries infection risks. |
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11/18/2009
Dirty air, heat, cold may have some influence in triggering heart attacks. |
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11/18/2009
Stronger muscles linked to lower Alzheimer's risk. |
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11/18/2009
To eat less, your body may want you to eat slowly, a small study suggests. |
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11/18/2009
For older walkers, faster walking linked to reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. |
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11/18/2009
Cholesterol measurements may be made easier. |
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11/18/2009
Teen obesity ups MS risk in women. |
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11/18/2009
Obesity seems to alter heart structure. |
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11/18/2009
Low-fat diet may be best for mood. |
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11/11/2009
What kids drink at 5 could affect weight at 15. |
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11/11/2009
Moderate exercise appears to significantly lower prostate cancer risk. |
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11/11/2009
Obesity is estimated to cause 100,000 U.S. cancer cases each year. |
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11/11/2009
Red, processed meats, and high temperature cooking methods linked to prostate cancer. |
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11/11/2009
Smoking in pregnancy linked to bad behavior in kids. |
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11/11/2009
Report questions value of family health history. |
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11/11/2009
Good sleepers more likely to eat right. |
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11/11/2009
Passive work linked to less activity off the job. |
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11/11/2009
Simple steps have positive impact on walkers' activity levels. |
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11/11/2009
High blood pressure linked to increased risk of cognitive impairment. |
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11/11/2009
Diet soda, sodium tied to kidney trouble. |
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11/01/2009
Antipsychotic drugs add to kids' weight. |
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11/01/2009
Millions of Americans don't get enough sleep. |
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11/01/2009
Dieters can boost their weight loss if they set up their home to make the healthy choice the easy choice, and get a partner to lose weight with them. |
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11/01/2009
Med, nursing schools teaching unproven alternative remedies. |
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11/01/2009
Upping fiber intake could help defeat belly fat. |
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11/01/2009
Diabetes can be delayed or avoided with diet, exercise. |
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11/01/2009
On-the-job exercise good for employee and employer. |
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11/01/2009
Poor childhood nutrition, high blood pressure, and other factors contribute to a quarter of the 60 million premature deaths around the world each year. |
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11/01/2009
Healthy home may help keep the weight off. |
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11/01/2009
Heart disease risk factors grow in Canada's teens. |
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11/01/2009
Leg artery disease often goes undetected. |
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11/01/2009
Even light smoking affects young adults' arteries. |
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11/01/2009
Migraine with aura can double stroke risk. Smoking and birth control pills increase the risk. |
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11/01/2009
Healthy habits can stave off the inevitable fitness declines with age. |
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11/01/2009
Heart disease gender gap narrows in women. |
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11/01/2009
Where you put on pounds may influence clot risk. |
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10/28/2009
Smart Choices food labels halted on FDA warning. |
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10/28/2009
Regular exercise may help battle the flu according to a study on mice. |
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10/28/2009
Working after retirement good for your health. |
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10/28/2009
Healthy lifestyle benefits those with diabetes. Lifestyle factors such as physical activity are important in reducing risk of death. |
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10/28/2009
'Green spaces' tied to better health except in highly urban areas. |
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10/28/2009
More fruit, fewer calories urged for school lunches. |
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10/28/2009
Can listening to a podcast lead to weight loss? |
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10/28/2009
Heavy patients appear to get less respect from doctors on average. |
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10/28/2009
Experts say that though some studies show some benefits to moderate drinking, the health risks from alcohol consumption outweigh the potential rewards. |
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10/18/2009
American Academy of Family Physicians takes money from Coca Cola in what Marion Nestle calls "an embarrassing conflict of interest". |
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10/18/2009
Secondhand smoke causes heart attacks. Also, there's compelling evidence that less than an hour's exposure to secondhand smoke can trigger a heart attack in someone with underlying cardiac disease. |
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10/18/2009
Soda tax could shake up industry. |
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10/18/2009
Fish may not protect against heart failure. |
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10/18/2009
Water drinkers may have better diets. |
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10/18/2009
Taking B vitamins is unlikely to prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease. |
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10/18/2009
Sidewalks, parks, farm markets associated with reduced diabetes risk. |
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10/18/2009
Smog boosts blood pressure in the obese. |
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10/18/2009
Phone counseling helps teens quit smoking. |
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10/18/2009
First study to show what children purchase from corner stores before and after school. |
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10/18/2009
Mother's cancer can pass to fetus, although transmission is rare. |
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10/18/2009
Infants up to 6 months old are 59 percent more likely to be overweight than were babies 20 years ago. Some experts content parents are part of the problem. |
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10/18/2009
Daily candy in childhood may have link to violence in adulthood. |
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10/18/2009
The best studies suggest mild association between mobile phone use and tumors. Better cohort studies needed. |
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10/13/2009
Stressful childhood may mean earlier death. |
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10/13/2009
"Good" dietary fats trim body fat in diabetic women according to a small study. |
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10/13/2009
Being overweight, especially around the middle, may increase a woman's risk for developing asthma. |
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10/13/2009
Whole grains may help keep blood pressure in check. |
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10/13/2009
Text messages may help smokers quit. |
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10/13/2009
Kids' weight a factor in hospital admission. |
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10/13/2009
Calorie labeling doesn't curb NYC fast food habits. |
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10/13/2009
A woman's education was a stronger factor in her husband's risk of dying over the next decade or so than the man's own level of education. |
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10/13/2009
U.S. schools do a little better trimming junk food. |
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10/13/2009
Study shows Mediterranean diet cuts depression risk. |
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10/13/2009
Hot flashes may mean increased heart disease risk. |
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10/13/2009
Exercise decreased the level of bone loss during breast-feeding according to small study. |
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10/13/2009
Study challenges comfort food theory. People undergoing significant change in their lives often pick unfamiliar, even healthier foods and lifestyle options. |
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10/13/2009
Common mental health disorders may increase a person's risk of obesity. |
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10/13/2009
Antioxidants may contribute to early development of insulin resistance, according to mice study. |
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10/13/2009
Exercise in adolescence may cut risk of deadly brain tumor. |
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10/06/2009
One-third of American adults are eating the recommended two or more servings of fruit per day, only 27 percent are eating enough veggies. |
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10/06/2009
Overweight mothers linked to infant heart defects. |
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10/06/2009
"Prudent" diet linked to lower breast cancer risk in black women. |
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10/06/2009
Smoking in pregnancy risks psychotic children. |
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10/06/2009
Mom's obesity tied to daughters' early puberty and obesity risk. |
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10/06/2009
Obesity in middle age bodes ill for old age. |
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10/06/2009
Losing a few pounds helps very obese kids' health. |
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10/06/2009
Skinny overeating friends may influence you to eat more. |
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10/06/2009
Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk. |
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10/06/2009
Very long lives may be the probable destiny of most people alive now in developed countries. Major challenges for health and social systems may be avoided by people staying healthier in latter years. |
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10/06/2009
Only one-third of Americans know about national recommendations for a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day, and fewer than half meet that goal. |
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10/06/2009
Irregular heartbeat risk higher in women with Type 2 diabetes. |
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10/06/2009
When pounds go, sleep apnea may improve. |
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09/27/2009
35 million-plus worldwide have dementia. |
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09/27/2009
FDA banishes cloves from cigarettes. |
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09/27/2009
Obesity could become top cancer cause for Western women. |
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09/27/2009
Obesity, alcohol, depression interlinked for women. |
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09/27/2009
No link seen between meat and risk of brain cancer. Still plenty of other health reasons to limit red and processed meats. |
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09/27/2009
Lack of sleep may play role in Alzheimer's per mice study. |
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09/27/2009
Getting fatter in mid-life may worsen hot flashes. |
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09/27/2009
Fructose tied to higher blood pressure. |
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09/27/2009
Keeping the aging mind active cuts dementia risk. |
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09/27/2009
Obese kids with big bellies at greatest heart risk. |
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09/27/2009
WHO slashes radon limit in homes, cites lung cancer. |
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09/27/2009
Cost savings adds to value of preventing chronic disease. |
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09/27/2009
Minorities less likely to have blood pressure under control after stroke or coronary disease. |
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09/27/2009
With fancy coffees, calories can add up. |
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09/27/2009
Leukemia cells may hide in fat tissue. Finding may explain why obese children have higher relapse rates. |
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09/27/2009
Smoking bans bring a drop in heart attacks. |
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09/27/2009
Exercise during pregnancy may help keep newborn size normal. |
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09/27/2009
Older brains may not be so small after all. Decrease in gray matter isn't a given. |
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09/22/2009
Proposal of penny per ounce soda tax to fight obesity, health costs. |
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09/22/2009
More active kids have easier time falling asleep, in addition to benefits in fitness, heart health, and weight control. |
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09/22/2009
Educated family may mean higher eating disorder risk. |
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09/22/2009
Shedding excess weight may help obese adults with kidney disease ward off further decline in kidney function. |
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09/22/2009
Gay, bisexual teens at risk for eating disorders. |
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09/22/2009
Calif. lawmaker plans hearings on soda-obesity link. Meanwhile, special interest group produces anti-soda tax ads. |
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09/22/2009
Cancer takes a health toll on spouses, too. |
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09/22/2009
Traffic noise linked to high blood pressure. |
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09/22/2009
Diabetes drugs alone seen not easing key heart risk. |
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09/22/2009
Activity adds years to life, even for octogenarians. |
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09/22/2009
Only 7.5 percent of U.S. adults have low heart risk. |
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09/22/2009
Lower drinking age linked to later-life problems. |
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09/22/2009
Middle-age heart risk factors shorten men's lives by 10-15 years. |
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09/22/2009
Childhood stroke, although rare, is more common than previously thought. |
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09/22/2009
More whole grains may mean less fat. |
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09/22/2009
Anxious kids at risk for obesity in adulthood. |
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09/17/2009
Copart webinar presentation with Dr. Aldana September 17th, 2009 |
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09/13/2009
Ghostwriters lurk behind some top medical journals. |
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09/13/2009
Chronic conditions crank up health costs. |
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09/13/2009
Poverty and premature death still firmly linked. |
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09/13/2009
Gum disease linked to head and neck cancer in addition to heart disease. |
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09/13/2009
More than 40,000 Japanese aged 100 or over. |
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09/13/2009
It may be better for the elderly to check obesity using waist, hips, not BMI. |
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09/13/2009
Most diabetics falling short on healthy eating. |
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09/13/2009
Glaucoma? That's no excuse to skip your workout. |
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09/13/2009
Benefits of exercise differ by sex and race. |
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09/13/2009
Whole flaxseed, but not oil, may cut total and LDL cholesterol. |
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09/13/2009
Various influences of smoking, oral contraceptives, and postmenopausal hormone therapy on breast cancer risk. |
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09/13/2009
Metabolic syndrome may raise women's risk of peripheral artery disease. |
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09/13/2009
Study indicates doctors' efforts to fight childhood obesity not working. |
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09/13/2009
Rat study shows post-diet exercise reduces appetite, prevents fat cell accumulation, and burns fat calories before carb calories. |
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09/13/2009
Fruit may contain far more beneficial antioxidants than previously thought. |
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09/06/2009
Dairy foods are part of healthy diet—response to “Sixty percent of adults worldwide can't drink milk” posted earlier. |
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09/06/2009
New frontier in fatty food: deep-fried butter. |
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09/06/2009
Exercise studies find good news for the knees. |
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09/06/2009
Minnesota fixed payments experiment attempts to put patient health first. |
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09/06/2009
Antioxidant pills do not prevent metabolic syndrome. |
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09/06/2009
Unhealthy habits alter thinking, memory skills. |
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09/06/2009
Men who stay trim less apt to get prostate cancer. |
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09/06/2009
For heart health: avoid tobacco smoke, pollution. |
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09/06/2009
Mediterranean diet tops low-fat diet for diabetics. |
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09/06/2009
Healthy habits help prevent breast cancer. |
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09/06/2009
Report suggests local action to fight child obesity. |
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09/06/2009
Whole grains, bran may fight hypertension in men. |
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09/06/2009
Family issues translate into sick days at work. |
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09/06/2009
Stroke may be striking at a younger age. |
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09/06/2009
Caffeine without healthy diet linked to heart risk. |
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09/06/2009
Late-night snacks could pack on the pounds, mice study suggests. |
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09/06/2009
Boy Scouts of America raises the bar on fitness. |
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08/30/2009
Officials want to rid school lunches of junk food. |
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08/30/2009
Placebo power grows, perplexing big pharma. |
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08/30/2009
Sugar elbows on to heart health hit list. |
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08/30/2009
Interval training: good exercise for all ages. |
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08/30/2009
Pumping iron builds bone strength for kids, too. |
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08/30/2009
Sixty percent of adults worldwide can't drink milk. |
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08/30/2009
Get help for insomnia before it's a habit. |
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08/30/2009
Extreme obesity (80 or more pounds over a normal weight) can shorten people's lives by 12 years. |
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08/30/2009
In serious debt? You're also more likely obese. |
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08/30/2009
Hopelessness raises stroke risks for women. |
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08/30/2009
Younger Americans overexposed to radiation risk. |
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08/30/2009
Evidence that muscle mass, not fat, makes for stronger bones. |
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08/30/2009
Parents important in teens' smoking risk. |
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08/30/2009
Study links high blood pressure to memory trouble. |
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08/30/2009
Tobacco seen killing 6 million people next year. |
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08/30/2009
Virus blamed for half of penile cancers. |
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08/30/2009
Separation from spouse tied to lower cancer survival. |
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08/30/2009
Moving to U.S. tied to higher cancer risks for Hispanics. |
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08/30/2009
Studies show impact of apathy, hopelessness on cardiovascular disease. |
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08/30/2009
Strong thighs may mean less knee pain for women. |
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08/30/2009
As waistlines widen, brains shrink. Much of the lost tissue is in regions related to decision-making and memory. |
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08/30/2009
Women's exercise priorities vary with life stages. Self-care often loses out to family obligations. |
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08/30/2009
Smokers' cars loaded with nicotine. Levels twice those found in places that permit smoking. |
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08/30/2009
Wider waist boosts asthma risk. |
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08/27/2009
Daily drinking may raise risk of several cancers. |
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08/27/2009
Even modest fitness may extend lifespan. |
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08/27/2009
Adult video gamers often overweight, depressed. |
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08/27/2009
Health care cost burden for obese getting heavier. |
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08/27/2009
Food stamp users risk weight gain. |
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08/27/2009
Elders lack knowledge of stroke risk factors. |
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08/27/2009
Obesity tied to prostate cancer recurrence. |
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08/27/2009
Heart risks rise with smokeless tobacco. |
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08/27/2009
Teen athletes sleep better than couch potatoes. |
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08/27/2009
U.S. life expectancy hits a new high of 78. |
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08/27/2009
Vacations are good for your health. |
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08/27/2009
Overweight friends eat more when they dine together, according to a small study. |
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08/27/2009
Antioxidants abound in whole-grain cereals, popcorn, whole-grain snacks. |
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08/19/2009
Good diet, no smoking, regular exercise lower chronic disease risk by 78%. |
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08/19/2009
Optimism may do women's hearts good. |
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08/19/2009
Study traces steady declines in U.S. cancer deaths. |
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08/19/2009
Osteoporosis-linked fracture rates up dramatically. |
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08/19/2009
More evidence that fish lowers dementia risk. |
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08/19/2009
Goal setting and follow-through on diet and exercise helps cut type 2 diabetes risk. |
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08/19/2009
Mediterranean diet plus exercise lowers Alzheimer's risk. |
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08/19/2009
Restrictive diet on kids may backfire. |
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08/12/2009
Overhyped and misleading health headlines debunked. |
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08/12/2009
Mounting evidence that Americans are not getting enough vitamin D. |
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08/12/2009
The “Medical Home” and preventive primary care medicine. |
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08/12/2009
Antidepressants have surpassed blood pressure pills as the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. |
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08/12/2009
Screen time directly linked to kids' blood pressure. |
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08/12/2009
Midlife heart risk factors linked to later dementia. |
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08/12/2009
Weight gain after birth-control shot may last. |
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08/12/2009
Elder abuse associated with a more than two-fold increased risk of premature death from all causes and an almost 4-fold increased risk of premature death from heart disease specifically. |
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08/12/2009
Severe childhood obesity has tripled in the U.S. in the last 25 years. |
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08/12/2009
Drinking moderately or more ups men's cancer risk. |
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08/12/2009
Women's physical and mental health have more of an influence on their sex life than age. |
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08/12/2009
Cholesterol screening shouldn't rely on kids' weight. |
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08/12/2009
Social stress may send body fat to the stomach, cascading to heart risk. |
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08/02/2009
Americans spend more than a tenth of out-of-pocket health care dollars on alternative medicine & dietary supplements. Many say they cannot afford conventional care. |
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08/02/2009
Eat more plant foods of all colors. Don’t stress too much over how your veggies are prepared. |
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08/02/2009
Obesity costs US health system $147 billion. Obese people cost $1,400/year more in healthcare spending than people of normal weight. |
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08/02/2009
No evidence that aiming for blood pressure lower than 140/90 will do any good for heart attack, stroke, or death. |
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08/02/2009
Many heart disease patients not referred for rehab, which would include exercise and counseling on diet and other risk factors. |
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08/02/2009
Organic food is no healthier, study finds. |
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08/02/2009
Exercise matters long after cancer diagnosis. |
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08/02/2009
Strength workouts help seniors function better, decrease pain from osteoarthritis. |
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08/02/2009
Muscle density linked to disability. Building strength may help keep elderly out of hospitals. |
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08/02/2009
People over 60 at risk for 'silent stroke'. |
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08/02/2009
Salt may be a significant contributor to high blood pressure. |
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08/02/2009
Tanning beds get highest carcinogen rating. |
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08/02/2009
Moderate- to high-intensity exercise appears to reduce the risk of cancer. |
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08/02/2009
Divorce or death of a spouse hurts health even after remarriage. |
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07/25/2009
Traditional or ‘static’ stretching before exercise may not be helpful. |
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07/25/2009
Experts: Government changes to environment can make us fit. |
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07/25/2009
Running program gets homeless residents on track emotionally, physically. |
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07/25/2009
S.C. case looks on child obesity as child abuse. |
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07/25/2009
Excessive salt may be culprit for uncontrolled blood pressure, according to small studies. It may also be negative for the kidneys, heart, circulatory system, and bones. |
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07/25/2009
Many doctors feel negatively about obese patients. |
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07/25/2009
Healthy diet and lifestyle cut heart failure risk. |
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07/25/2009
FDA and public health experts warn about electronic cigarettes. |
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07/25/2009
Eating habits in the obese may echo drug addicts' patterns, according to a small study. |
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07/25/2009
1 in 7 low-income preschoolers is obese. CDC stats do show the epidemic might be slowing down among poor families. |
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07/25/2009
Sedentary kids may take longer to fall asleep. |
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07/25/2009
Fatty acids in diet linked to bowel disease risk. |
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07/25/2009
Elevated insulin levels linked to breast cancer in postmenopausal women. |
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07/19/2009
Percentage of underweight kids in USA drops. |
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07/19/2009
Muscle, bone problems more common in heavy kids. |
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07/19/2009
Docs, nurses use and recommend diet supplements. Yet, most of those surveyed admitted having no formal education or training on the use of dietary supplements. |
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07/19/2009
Weight gain during menopause tied to brain changes. |
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07/19/2009
Walking, biking to work pays off. |
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07/19/2009
Healthy diet, exercise keeps mind sharp as you age. |
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07/19/2009
Fitness might limit stroke's impact. |
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07/19/2009
Excess weight speeds up osteoarthritis. |
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07/19/2009
Recent data indicates blacks are most obese U.S. group. |
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07/14/2009
What would happen if we reduced calories by 100 per day? |
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07/12/2009
Central valley disconnect: rich land, poor nutrition. |
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07/12/2009
Monkeys live longer on low-cal diet; would humans? |
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07/12/2009
Has overweight become the new normal? “Vanity sizing”: the recalibration of women’s dress sizes in recent decades. |
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07/12/2009
Hospitalizations related to childhood obesity nearly double. |
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07/12/2009
Good glucose control reduces the risk of coronary complications in patients with diabetes. |
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07/12/2009
USDA to oversee school snack food: senate ag chair. |
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07/12/2009
Diet, smoking, exercise, red meat, alcohol influence colon cancer risk. |
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07/12/2009
More Americans than ever are obese: CDC. |
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07/12/2009
Weight affects how littlest kids see themselves. |
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07/12/2009
Being active may help lift sense of hopelessness. |
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07/12/2009
Health and fitness need not suffer even when budgets are tight. |
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07/12/2009
Kids of parents who value exercise are more active. |
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07/12/2009
Vegetable amino acid lowers blood pressure. The solution to improving blood pressure is not based around a single nutrient. |
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07/12/2009
Cases of celiac disease--intolerance of wheat protein (gluten)--up dramatically. |
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07/12/2009
Youth Becoming Healthy (YBH): a free after-school program to keep youngsters healthy and fit. |
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07/04/2009
Maternal diet affects infant's long-term bone health. |
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07/04/2009
Many parents lack confidence in changing child’s behavior related to obesity risk. |
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07/04/2009
Teens with eating disorders benefit from parents' help. |
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07/04/2009
Consumption of alcohol is up, and so it seems are the ills associated with it. Most of the adult population worldwide abstains. |
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07/04/2009
Constipation may lead to other problems. Lifestyle is key for most people. |
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07/04/2009
Anxiety and depression can increase the incidence of angina, the chest pain that sends many people to the doctor. This is a topic many cardiologists are not comfortable with. |
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07/04/2009
Obese get higher doses of radiation for X-rays. |
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07/04/2009
Metabolic syndrome may make breast cancer more likely. |
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07/04/2009
TV ads trigger mindless eating. Kids watching food commercials consumed 45 percent more snacks. |
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07/04/2009
Breathing combined with relaxation appears to aid heart rate and blood pressure. |
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07/04/2009
“Boomeritis”: a spike in 45- to 64-year-olds suffering from exercise-related injuries. |
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07/04/2009
Federal probe finds problems with chelation study involving heart attack survivors. |
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07/04/2009
Impact of 2006 Medicare prescription bill on visits to doctors and hospitals. |
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07/04/2009
Very few survive cardiac arrest, even with hospital CPR. |
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07/04/2009
Alabama closes in on Mississippi as most obese state. |
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07/04/2009
Harder for heavy moms to see their own child's weight status. |
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06/28/2009
Many overweight youngsters underestimate weight. |
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06/28/2009
Late-life weight gain boosts disability risk. |
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06/28/2009
Heavy youngsters at risk for asthma symptoms. |
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06/28/2009
Social activity keeps elders young, agile. |
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06/28/2009
Obesity while young boosts pancreatic cancer risk. |
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06/28/2009
Those with the best diets reduced their risk of death by up to 25 percent over a 10-year follow-up. |
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06/28/2009
Some disease prevention costs more than it saves. |
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06/28/2009
Air toxics raise cancer risk in U.S. neighborhoods. |
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06/28/2009
Does location affect kids' weight? Study finds correlation with certain recreational facilities, but not with fast food outlets. |
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06/28/2009
Extra helpings of vegetables, olive oil may extend life. Study suggests not all items on the Mediterranean diet are equally beneficial. |
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06/21/2009
Arizona café brings back local culture and helps slow a health epidemic. |
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06/21/2009
Lifestyle may counter blood pressure genes. |
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06/21/2009
Phone, internet interventions can improve prognosis for cardiac disease. |
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06/21/2009
Young people tend to cut down on bone-strengthening dairy products as they enter their 20s, just when their body needs it most. |
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06/21/2009
Group disputes cancer claims on One A Day vitamins. |
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06/13/2009
Hospitals trade their fast food leases for farmers markets (CNN). |
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06/13/2009
$2.5B spent, no alternative medicine cures. Many alternative medicine study practitioners have conflicts of interest. |
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06/13/2009
Program helps sedentary older women cut pounds. |
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06/13/2009
Too little sleep raises blood pressure risk. |
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06/13/2009
Fracture risk doubled after obesity surgery. |
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06/13/2009
Sleep deprivation tied to weight gain. |
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06/13/2009
Heart dangers seen in very young obese children. |
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06/13/2009
Exercise, education help keep you sharp in old age. |
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06/07/2009
Blue Zones: places where longevity is unusual high, even into the 100’s (audio from American Public Media’s Splendid Table). |
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06/07/2009
Exercise after age 30 may curb breast cancer risk. |
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06/07/2009
Many overweight kids not getting a good night's sleep. |
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06/07/2009
New CDC chief to target smoking; led charge in NYC. |
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06/07/2009
Smoking declines as alcohol, drug use hold steady. |
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06/07/2009
The real 'fast-food nation'? Not U.S., survey says. Statistics on junk food eating, and how often people weigh themselves. |
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06/07/2009
Shining some light between drugmakers and the doctors who prescribe their products. |
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06/07/2009
Weight may affect colonoscopy success. |
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06/07/2009
Summer fruits and veggies (CDC). |
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06/07/2009
Fewer new pounds in pregnancy best for obese moms. |
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06/07/2009
Pay-for-performance doesn't shortchange patients with complicated conditions. |
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06/05/2009
Packing on too many pounds during pregnancy. |
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06/05/2009
People with both arthritis and heart disease need moderate-intensity workouts and muscle-strengthening exercises. |
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06/05/2009
Healthy school lunch efforts face daunting hurdles. |
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06/05/2009
Falling U.S. cancer rate saves 650,000 lives. |
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06/05/2009
Obesity is growing global health concern. |
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06/05/2009
Regular weigh-ins can be healthy for teens. |
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06/05/2009
Many teens wired, caffeinated well past bedtime. |
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06/05/2009
Mom and baby alike may benefit from exercise. |
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06/05/2009
To quit smoking, try an on-line program. |
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06/05/2009
Obesity, diabetes damage young arteries, could shorten life. |
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06/05/2009
Too much cola can cause muscle problems. |
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06/05/2009
Americans score low on healthy lifestyle. |
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06/05/2009
Teens likely to trade team sports for individual exercise. |
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06/05/2009
Post-exercise 'glow' may last 12 hours according to small study. |
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05/28/2009
Americans skimp on healthy activities in bad economy. |
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05/28/2009
Higher fitness levels tied to lower heart, death risks. |
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05/28/2009
Awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women continues to increase, but women struggle to manage risk factors. |
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05/28/2009
Healthier lifestyle can cut symptoms in people with mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
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05/28/2009
Participants in worksite wellness e-mail programs have healthier habits. |
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05/25/2009
ROI Calculator Discussion with Anthem |
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05/19/2009
Group calls for aggressive treatment of prediabetes. |
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05/19/2009
Massachusetts approves the toughest state-wide restaurant menu labeling rules in the U.S. |
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05/19/2009
Teens not urged to activity by pedometers/texts according to a small study. |
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05/19/2009
Malnutrition may be common among older adults. |
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05/19/2009
Cardiac rehab patients benefit from long, slow, frequent walks according to a small study. |
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05/19/2009
Supportive weigh-in program keeps pounds off as well as more expensive, involved programs. |
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05/19/2009
May is high blood pressure education month: CDC. |
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05/19/2009
Antioxidants blunt exercise benefit, small study shows. |
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05/19/2009
Productivity takes a hit from obesity, diabetes. Study provides evidence that workplace wellness programs would be beneficial. |
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05/19/2009
Daily exercise at school yields rewards. |
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05/19/2009
Heavy smokers 2.5 times more likely to die, and at higher risk for developing diabetes and strokes per 30-year Norway study. |
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05/10/2009
Flexing physical and spiritual muscles: churches offer free, public fitness centers, and gyms add scripture, worship to workouts. |
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05/10/2009
Why do we overeat? Former FDA commissioner/author blames fat, sugar, salt. |
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05/10/2009
Some baby foods worse than junk food. |
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05/10/2009
Volunteering may increase retirees' lifespan. |
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05/10/2009
Obese children more likely to have allergies. |
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05/10/2009
Teen smokers may have tough time quitting. |
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05/10/2009
Computerized calls boost blood pressure control. |
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05/10/2009
Undiagnosed diabetes costs U.S. $18 billion a year. |
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05/10/2009
Additional physical activity at school may be offset by less activity at home. |
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05/10/2009
"Traffic light" system helps spot healthy foods. (This is similar to the system employed a few years ago in our Fast Food Nutrition Guide”.) |
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05/10/2009
Overeating to blame for U.S. obesity epidemic more than inadequate physical activity. |
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05/10/2009
May is national stroke awareness month: CDC. |
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05/10/2009
Less education may mean poorer health. |
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05/10/2009
Vibrating exercise platforms may help lose the particularly harmful deep "hidden" fat. |
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05/03/2009
Greek island of Icaria: lifestyle credited for longer life, lower cancer, heart disease, and almost no dementia. |
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05/03/2009
Minority patients often lack diabetes knowledge. |
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05/03/2009
Smoking, hypertension cause most premature deaths. |
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05/03/2009
Report calls for strict conflict of interest rules. |
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05/03/2009
News coverage temporarily reduces trans-fat buying. |
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05/03/2009
Recession sends U.S. workers snacking, survey says. |
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05/03/2009
Healthy items on menu make unhealthy picks easier. |
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05/03/2009
Senators want to expel junk food from U.S. schools. |
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05/03/2009
CDC: nutrition standards for foods in schools. |
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05/03/2009
Lifestyle factors tied to older adults' diabetes risk. |
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05/03/2009
Remembrance of fat may be at root of cravings. |
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04/27/2009
First trans fats, then calories, now salt on NYC's radar. |
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04/27/2009
Diet can increase risk of kidney cancer. |
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04/27/2009
U.S. nutritionists urge new, not-as-sweet drinks. |
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04/27/2009
Enforcing tobacco laws cuts kids' smoking. |
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04/27/2009
Teen weight gain may mean more adult belly fat. |
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04/27/2009
Recession, health concerns get Americans gardening. |
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04/27/2009
Kids and veggies: offer them and they will eat. |
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04/27/2009
Fructose-sweetened drinks up metabolic syndrome risk. |
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04/27/2009
Fatty fish may cut heart failure risk in men. |
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04/19/2009
American Diabetes Association task force to consider if type II diabetics that turn things around can be considered "cured." |
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04/19/2009
Medical researchers face conflict of interest. |
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04/19/2009
Depression raises heart failure risks. |
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04/19/2009
Cut out soda to fight childhood obesity. |
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04/19/2009
Some U.S. companies reforming healthcare in-house. |
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04/19/2009
Racial bias seen in BMI obesity measurement. |
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04/19/2009
Lifetime exercise may cut breast cancer death risk. |
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04/19/2009
School obesity program shows some benefits. |
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04/19/2009
Health worries may keep aging adults on the couch. |
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04/19/2009
"Silent" heart attacks more common than thought. |
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04/19/2009
Review confirms links between diet, heart health. Vegetables, nuts, and 'Mediterranean' fare most beneficial. |
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04/19/2009
CDC will host Weight of the Nation in July 2009--an inaugural conference for obesity prevention and control. |
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04/19/2009
Tough laws, higher prices mean fewer kids smoke. |
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04/12/2009
20% of U.S. preschoolers are obese. |
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04/12/2009
Extra pounds in midlife affect mobility as a senior. |
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04/12/2009
Kids' self-control affects future overweight risk. |
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04/12/2009
Baby broccoli may help prevent stomach cancer. |
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04/12/2009
Diet change cuts diabetes risk in Latino teens. |
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04/12/2009
Large waist may boost heart failure risk. |
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04/12/2009
Very obese adults almost completely sedentary. |
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04/12/2009
Weekly phone advice helps diabetics cope. |
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04/12/2009
Sports may ease activity decline during teen years. |
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04/12/2009
Desk jobs making more people obese. |
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04/12/2009
Report warns of problems with multivitamins. |
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04/12/2009
Home-based program extends seniors' lives. |
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04/12/2009
Larger men at greater risk for atrial fibrillation. |
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04/12/2009
Doctors urged to get aggressive to help smokers. |
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04/07/2009
High blood pressure associated with insomnia. |
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04/07/2009
Tired of the treadmill? Get out and play instead. |
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04/07/2009
Get "junk" food out of U.S. schools: PTA, diet group. |
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04/07/2009
"Eccentric" exercise safe for older women. |
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04/07/2009
Fewer sugary drinks key to weight loss. |
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03/30/2009
Lots of red meat increases mortality risk. |
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03/30/2009
No scientific evidence “cleansing” diets do a better job than the body's own organs. |
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03/30/2009
Alzheimer's on a relentless upward trajectory. |
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03/30/2009
Most adults should restrict salt but don't: CDC. |
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03/30/2009
Exercise improves young men's heart regulation. |
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03/30/2009
High triglycerides common in United States: CDC. |
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03/30/2009
Many U.S. middle school kids physically unfit. |
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03/30/2009
Omega-3s cut risk of advanced prostate cancer. |
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03/30/2009
Fast-food diners don't check calorie content. |
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03/30/2009
Too many kids spend little time outdoors. |
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03/30/2009
Trans fat: when zero isn't really zero. |
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03/30/2009
Are you at risk for deep vein thrombosis? (CDC) |
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03/30/2009
Many Americans fear being diagnosed with diabetes. |
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03/30/2009
Families that eat together serve up good dietary habits. |
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03/25/2009
Obesity can take years off of life. |
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03/25/2009
Defibrillators give little help to sicker patients. |
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03/25/2009
Any exercise good after a heart attack. |
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03/25/2009
Fish may be brain food for teenage boys. |
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03/25/2009
Walkers should aim for 100 steps per minute. |
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03/25/2009
Moderate-protein diet may beat high-carb diet. |
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03/25/2009
Healthy diet, exercise ward off deep belly fat. |
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03/25/2009
Mental exhaustion impedes physical performance. |
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03/25/2009
First sister study results reinforce the importance of healthy living. |
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03/16/2009
Bartendaz demonstrate strength training with little if any equipment. |
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03/16/2009
Kids of Massachusetts smokers have an ally in pediatricians. |
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03/16/2009
Some heart patients undoing drug benefits with bad habits. |
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03/16/2009
Too little sleep may raise diabetes risk. |
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03/16/2009
Healthy foods harder to find in poorer neighborhoods. |
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03/16/2009
Obesity, diabetes and heart disease may speed dementia. |
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03/16/2009
Slight cut in salt intake would mean fewer heart attacks, deaths. |
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03/16/2009
Neck fat a measure of heart risk. |
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03/16/2009
Kids who live near green spaces seem to walk more. |
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03/16/2009
School fitness programs do not go far enough. More strength training and food education needed. |
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03/16/2009
Students often unwilling to alter sleep habits. |
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03/16/2009
No verdict on pay-for-performance U.S. health plans. |
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03/08/2009
Study finds depression contributes to the risk of heart disease as much as diabetes, high cholesterol or obesity. |
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03/08/2009
Marital stress raises cardiac risk. |
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03/08/2009
Belly fat and stress bad for blood sugar. |
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03/08/2009
It's never too late to start exercise. |
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03/08/2009
Fitness, strength and flexibility do not inevitably fade away with age, and are more often a matter of lifestyle choices. |
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03/08/2009
Views on old age may be linked to reality later. |
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03/08/2009
Hostile men more prone to weight gain. |
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03/08/2009
Every level of society must help people eat a heart-healthy diet. |
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03/08/2009
With the economy down, sleeplessness is up, cascading into health issues. |
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03/08/2009
School lunches too fatty and sugary, critics say. |
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03/08/2009
Middle-age and older americans may lack adequate nutrition. Supplementation may not only be inadequate, but may be harmful. |
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03/08/2009
Broccoli shown to cut inflammation linked to asthma, heart disease. |
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03/08/2009
Optimists live longer and healthier lives. |
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02/28/2009
Integrating exercise in the workplace. |
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02/28/2009
Integrating exercise in the classroom. |
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02/28/2009
Calcium may cut colorectal cancer risk. |
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02/28/2009
Heart-healthy, calorie-conscious diets promote long-term weight loss. |
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02/28/2009
More evidence links alcohol, cancer in women. |
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02/28/2009
Health spending takes rising share of U.S. economy. |
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02/28/2009
Health spending takes rising share of U.S. economy. |
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02/28/2009
Obese young men more likely to die prematurely. |
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02/28/2009
Clean living could cut third of many cancers. |
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02/25/2009
Challenges in moving the nation from sick care toward wellness care. |
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02/25/2009
Young adults' health is static or even declining. |
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02/25/2009
Telephone counseling may aid weight loss as much as in-person counseling. |
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02/25/2009
Americans fuzzy on trans fat sources. |
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02/25/2009
Study ties fast food to stroke risk. |
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02/25/2009
Web-based program improves diabetics' self care. |
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02/25/2009
Choosing healthy eating without giving up the latin foods you love. |
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02/25/2009
Diabetics can choose their energy-restricted diets. |
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02/16/2009
30 minutes a day of exercise? Consider the benefits of 50. |
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02/16/2009
How can parents fight child obesity? Get to play. |
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02/16/2009
Financial incentives can help smokers quit. |
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02/16/2009
Pentagon reports U.S. troop obesity doubles since 2003. |
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02/16/2009
Mediterranean diet may protect the brain. |
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02/16/2009
Do it for Fido: smokers may quit to help a pet. |
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02/16/2009
Obesity may raise migraine risk. |
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02/16/2009
School-based health program boosts kids' activity. |
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02/16/2009
Diet pattern linked to higher diabetes risk. |
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02/16/2009
Exercise boosts quality of life in postmenopausal women. |
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02/16/2009
Secondhand smoke may increase risk of dementia 44%. |
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02/10/2009
Huge study boosts disappointment on multivitamins. |
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02/09/2009
Obesity may increase risk of diverticulitis. |
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02/09/2009
Smoking, metabolic problem raises heart risk. |
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02/09/2009
Adult fast-food diets tied to too much TV as teen. |
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02/09/2009
Many U.S. kids taking vitamins do not need to. |
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02/09/2009
Egg intake linked to diabetes risk. |
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02/09/2009
Women's heart rate helps detect health risks. |
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02/09/2009
Eat less to remember more, according to a study involving older adults. |
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02/09/2009
Temporary exercise program sponsored by primary care clinic helps sedentary get and stay active. |
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02/01/2009
Human genes remember a sugar hit for two weeks. Prolonged poor eating habits can permanently alter DNA. |
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02/01/2009
Salt may restrict blood flow to heart. |
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02/01/2009
Omega-6 fatty acids in vegetable oils, nuts and seeds can be good for you. |
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02/01/2009
New survey results show huge burden of diabetes. |
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02/01/2009
Exercise is no danger for healthy joints. |
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02/01/2009
Weight loss helps women’s incontinence. |
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02/01/2009
Getting diabetes before age 65 increases the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease 125%. |
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02/01/2009
Strength training and aerobic exercise appear to be the best combination for elderly. |
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02/01/2009
Small study hints that exercising even a few minutes a day may reduce diabetes risk. |
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02/01/2009
Processed meats tied to childhood leukemia risk. |
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02/01/2009
Low-fat, vegetarian diet slows the increase of PSA level—a measure of prostate cancer risk. |
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02/01/2009
Mom's obesity tied to higher infant mortality. |
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01/24/2009
Cleaner air may be adding five months to your life. |
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01/24/2009
Youngsters often miss diet and exercise marks. |
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01/24/2009
Most successful dieters lose weight on their own by eating right and exercising regularly. |
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01/24/2009
Living in a stressful household may raise a child's risk of becoming obese. |
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01/24/2009
Lifestyle changes benefit overweight kids. |
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01/24/2009
Don’t count on pills for weight loss. The history of weight-loss drugs has been fraught with disappointments. |
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01/24/2009
Government reforms of health care system unlikely to deal with obesity. Offering insurance subsidies to employers does not promote preventative health programs. |
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01/24/2009
Exercise may lower teens' risk of type 2 diabetes. |
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01/24/2009
Metabolic syndrome raises risk of stroke—the leading cause of disability in the U.S. |
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01/24/2009
O.B. chats, charts keep pregnancy weight gain in check. |
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01/24/2009
U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute calls for less reliance on cholesterol readings to assess cardiovascular risk, and more use of measures such as physical activity and weight loss. |
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01/24/2009
How to assist weight loss with all-day activities. |
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01/17/2009
The fittest and fatest cities per the Men’s Fitness Managine annual survey. |
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01/17/2009
Physical activity declines over preschool years. |
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01/17/2009
Eating on the run may lead to a poor diet. |
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01/17/2009
There is no recession in eating out. (Consider Dr. Aldana’s Fast Food Book to make quick, good fast food choices.) |
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01/17/2009
Many young, U.S. adults at low immediate risk of heart disease have a high lifetime risk. Doctors normally tell patients only about their ten-year risk. |
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01/17/2009
Health group blasts government inaction on tobacco control. |
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01/17/2009
Americans spending more on healthcare due to chronic diseases at younger ages. Employers are increasingly recognizing the value of wellness programs. |
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01/17/2009
Americans consuming more sugary beverages, to the tune of 300 calories a day. |
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01/17/2009
Sodium, potassium intake tied to heart disease. |
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01/17/2009
Diet, exercise cuts kids' risk for metabolic syndrome. Preventing obesity boosts blood vessel function even without weight loss. |
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01/17/2009
Walking Is good for blocked leg arteries. |
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01/17/2009
Self-regulation plan helps women meet exercise goals. |
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01/11/2009
How holiday overeating can lead to routine overeating. Cravings can be enhanced and the stomach’s signals as to when it is actually full can be confused. (Text and audio.) |
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01/11/2009
TV, computer time may mean out-of-shape kids. |
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01/11/2009
Good childhood fitness appears to be linked to adult health later in life. |
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01/10/2009
More Americans getting multiple chronic illnesses. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle cited. |
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01/10/2009
Smoking ban in cafes and higher prices put French off cigarettes. |
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01/10/2009
Workplace program ups employees' exercise levels. |
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01/10/2009
Obese Americans now outweigh the merely overweight. |
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01/10/2009
Will Americans put on "recession pounds"? |
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01/10/2009
Phone and email counseling help people improve their diet and lose weight. This kind of lifestyle advice is especially good for people unwilling to seek face-to-face counseling. |
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01/10/2009
Gardening gives elders a harvest of health. |
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01/10/2009
Tips on staying fit with winter workouts. |
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01/10/2009
Obesity linked to ovarian cancer. |
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01/10/2009
It pays to eat less as you age. |
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01/03/2009
Smoking ban leads to major drop in heart attacks. The longest running study of its kind shows how serious the secondhand smoke threat is. |
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01/03/2009
Obese men have worse sperm quality than leaner men. |
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01/03/2009
Antioxidant supplements fail again in cancer prevention study. Supplements cannot mimic the benefits of fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet. |
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01/03/2009
Aerobic exercise appears to do more to curb appetite than non-aerobic activities. |
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01/03/2009
Rising blood sugar levels, a normal part of aging, may harm the brain. Exercise may help offset the effect. |
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01/03/2009
Many elderly can improve their walking ability. |
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01/03/2009
America losing the fight with type II diabetes. |
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12/28/2008
Link between sleep and heart health stronger than researchers had suspected. |
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12/28/2008
Even a tiny bit of flab raises heart failure risk. |
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12/28/2008
Fast food + nearby schools = fat kids. |
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12/28/2008
Each serving of whole-grains lessens heart failure risk. Study also rates per-serving risk of high fat dairy and egg. |
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12/28/2008
Metabolic syndrome may predict kidney disease for type II diabetics. |
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12/28/2008
Large waist size a better predictor of stroke risk than overall body weight. |
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12/28/2008
Limiting school snacks boosts fruit, veggie consumption. |
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12/28/2008
Almost half of kids still exposed to secondhand smoke. |
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12/28/2008
New approach successful for most eating disorders. |
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12/28/2008
Small study finds resistance training eases low back pain. |
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12/28/2008
FDA warns about weight loss products that contain dangerous, un-declared ingredients. |
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12/20/2008
Exercise programs benefit the elderly. |
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12/20/2008
Diabetes control better with Mediterranean-style diet. |
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12/20/2008
Smoking linked to colorectal cancer deaths. |
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12/20/2008
Healthy breakfast of low energy-density foods may mean healthier diet overall. |
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12/20/2008
Parent training can help kids to slim down. |
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12/20/2008
Sleep duration appears to be linked to cardiac death. |
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12/15/2008
Recruiting starts next month for the largest long-term study of children's health ever conducted in the U.S. (Read about the importance of such cohort studies in Dr. Aldana’s book “The Culprit and The Cure.”) |
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12/15/2008
FDA reconsiders consumer advice on fish. |
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12/15/2008
Cancer to pass heart disease as No. 1 killer. |
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12/15/2008
Money may motivate people to lose weight. (This is a key tenet of our Wellsteps program .) |
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12/15/2008
High heart rates linked to obesity, diabetes. |
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12/15/2008
Physical activity may reduce future aches and pains. |
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12/15/2008
Family lifestyles influence weight. Family lifestyle equals genes in obesity risk. |
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12/15/2008
Obesity may raise headache risk. |
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12/15/2008
Low-tech home workouts offered benefits similar to those of exercising at the gym. |
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12/15/2008
Diabetes may be linked to risk of lymphoma. |
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12/15/2008
Insufficient sleep and sleep disorders are associated with chronic diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and obesity. |
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12/15/2008
Metabolic syndrome tied to greater depression risk. |
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12/15/2008
Fruits and veggies may strengthen bones. |
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12/08/2008
Eat more nuts to reduce heart risks. |
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12/08/2008
Lots of TV and Web harms kids' health. |
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12/08/2008
Obese children risk thyroid damage, creating a vicious cycle of metabolism problems and excess weight. |
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11/30/2008
High blood pressure stalks many Americans. Seven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack. |
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11/30/2008
Exercise, calcium may lower metabolic syndrome risk. |
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11/30/2008
Overweight women at risk for advanced breast cancer. |
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11/30/2008
The sharp diabetes increases currently projected don’t account for increasing obesity. Diabetics are three times more likely to develop active tuberculosis than non-diabetics. |
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11/30/2008
Concern for excess salt on the rise among health officials. |
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11/30/2008
Fewer smokers linked to lower cancer death rate. |
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11/24/2008
Ban on fast-food TV ads may cut obesity. |
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11/24/2008
Telephone counseling may keep the pounds off. |
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11/24/2008
A brisk walk may curb chocolate cravings. |
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11/24/2008
Saturated fat tied to small intestine cancers. |
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11/24/2008
Type 2 diabetes may slow mental processing speed. |
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11/24/2008
Texting food diaries helps kids stick with diets. |
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11/16/2008
Calcium and vitamin D might not reduce the risk of breast cancer. |
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11/16/2008
Vitamins C, E do not appear to cut heart attack, stroke risk. |
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11/16/2008
American Medical Association backs nation-wide trans-fat ban. Aim is to prevent 100,000 pre-mature deaths per year in the U.S. |
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11/16/2008
Greener neighborhoods better for kids' waistlines. |
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11/16/2008
Current antiquated system rewards procedures over the more needful patient/doctor communication. |
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11/16/2008
Obese kids' arteries look like middle-aged adults'. |
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11/16/2008
Triglycerides may be even more important to watch than LDL cholesterol. |
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11/16/2008
Illness beliefs shape prevention program adherence. |
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11/16/2008
Waist and hip size may be better health risk predictor than body mass index (BMI). |
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11/16/2008
U.S. smoking rate is under 20 percent for first time. Still, 443,000 killed annually and cost to U.S. is $193 billion. |
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11/12/2008
Dr Adams' presentation for Blue of California November 13, 2008 |
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11/09/2008
Child's sleep linked to adulthood obesity risk. |
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11/09/2008
Mom's diabetes tied to kid's language deficits. |
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11/09/2008
Kids mimic parents' diets from an early age. |
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11/09/2008
Study suggests vitamin B supplements do not prevent cancer. |
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11/09/2008
Motivations to exercise change over time. |
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11/09/2008
Energy-dense foods may raise diabetes risk. |
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11/09/2008
Calcium/vitamin D pills don't appear to lower blood pressure. |
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11/09/2008
Parks can cut health gap between rich and poor. Some of the impacts are bigger than anticipated. |
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11/09/2008
Excess weight gain during pregnancy a risk to mother and child. It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby. |
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11/09/2008
Whole grains lower risk of heart failure. |
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11/09/2008
25% of Americans are pre-diabetic, but only 4% are aware. |
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11/09/2008
Obesity linked to erectile dysfunction. |
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11/02/2008
Obesity blamed for doubling rate of diabetes cases in last ten years. |
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11/02/2008
Prostate cancer not warded off by supplements. |
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11/02/2008
Program for parents improves kids' lifestyle. |
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11/02/2008
Vigorous exercise appears to protect against breast cancer. |
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11/02/2008
Beer, bad habits fuel college weight gain. |
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11/02/2008
People are more afraid of being in a plane crash, being attacked by a shark, being bitten by a snake, or getting hit by lightning, than of getting diabetes. |
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10/27/2008
Smart Choices Program food labels to help consumers make healthier choices. |
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10/27/2008
Eating quickly until full triples the risk of being overweight. |
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10/27/2008
Junk food appears to be responsible for a third of heart attacks. |
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10/27/2008
U.S. employers offer and value wellness programs. |
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10/27/2008
Exercise may cut uterine cancer risk in heavy women. |
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10/27/2008
Over 2 million children with health care-insured parents are uninsured. |
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10/27/2008
Poorer diets seen in people with sleep apnea. |
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10/19/2008
Food vigilance is key to keeping weight off. |
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10/19/2008
More Americans getting high blood pressure. |
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10/19/2008
Exercise may cut uterine cancer risk in heavy women. |
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10/19/2008
Report says Medicaid spending "unsustainable". |
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10/19/2008
Aerobic activity may reverse mental decline. |
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10/19/2008
Metabolic syndrome raises colon cancer risk 75%. |
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10/12/2008
Just one exercise session speeds fat metabolism. |
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10/12/2008
Get 2 1/2 hours of exercise per week, U.S. Health and Human Services says. |
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10/12/2008
A little exercise goes a long way for severely obese. |
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10/12/2008
Obesity tied to early heart attack. |
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10/12/2008
Obesity-cancer link unknown to many women. |
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10/12/2008
Burger King U.S. goes trans fat free in cooking oil. |
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10/12/2008
Doctors know little about consumer-directed health plans. They're uncomfortable counseling patients on medical budgeting and unprepared to do so. |
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10/12/2008
Abdominal obesity raises dementia risk years later. |
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10/07/2008
Americans are self-medicating through unhealthy eating to deal with financial stress. |
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10/05/2008
Overweight diners' habits at Chinese buffets are revealing. (You might consider avoiding buffets entirely per Dr. Aldana’s suggestion in The Culprit and The Cure.) |
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10/05/2008
Workouts for elders work in real world. |
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10/05/2008
Some U.S. cereals more than half sugar. |
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10/05/2008
Calorie overload sends the brains of mice haywire, causing a cascade of damage that could prompt chronic disease and other ills. |
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10/05/2008
Millions to die in China from lung disease. |
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10/05/2008
Doctors not prescribing exercise for high blood pressure. 71% of patients followed the advice when given and lowered their blood pressure. |
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10/05/2008
Media doesn’t often mention pharma funding on research. This despite editors’ assertions to the contrary. |
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10/05/2008
India bans smoking in public, in an attempt to fight tobacco use blamed for a fifth of all deaths. |
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09/28/2008
Leg pain can signal deadly blood clot. |
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09/28/2008
Passive smoking raises artery disease risk in women. |
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09/28/2008
Ex-smokers lower their cardiovascular risk. |
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09/28/2008
Health insurance premiums jump 5 pct this year. More workers paid higher deductibles. |
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09/28/2008
Obesity may diminish a man's fertility. |
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09/28/2008
Rise in North Dakota children with type 2 diabetes linked to obesity. |
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09/28/2008
More kids getting kidney stones. Lifestyle is key. |
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09/21/2008
Shortage of cancer doctors looms. Article mentions two potential solutions, but no mention of the fact that most cancers are lifestyle-related (see Dr. Aldana’s book “The Culprit and the Cure”). |
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09/21/2008
Deep blood clots may affect 600,000 a year, yet they are easily prevented. |
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09/21/2008
Healthy lifestyle raises beneficial aging-related enzyme. |
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09/21/2008
Healthy living cuts premature death risk in half. |
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09/21/2008
Obesity may diminish a man's fertility. |
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09/21/2008
Kids need vigorous activity for best bone health. |
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09/21/2008
Over half of normal-weight adults may still be obese. |
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09/21/2008
Whole grains, leafy greens may lower diabetes risk. |
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09/21/2008
School-based efforts boost kids' fruit, vegetable intake. |
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09/21/2008
Trans fats may be linked to fetal loss. |
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09/21/2008
LA city council force posting of calories on menus. |
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09/15/2008
Schools offering fewer soft drinks. |
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09/15/2008
Artery plaque rupture can occur without symptoms. |
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09/15/2008
Weight gain in men increases colon cancer risk. |
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09/15/2008
Heavier people have heart attacks earlier. |
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09/15/2008
Intensive diabetes program has lasting effects. Focus on body weight as the core problem rather than glucose. |
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09/15/2008
Mediterranean diet offers big health boost. |
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09/07/2008
Even modest exercise may improve memory in older people. |
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09/07/2008
High fiber intake may cut preeclampsia risk. |
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09/07/2008
Tobacco caused 2.4 million or one third of U.S. cancers from 1999 to 2004. |
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09/07/2008
No harm seen in telling parent child is overweight. |
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09/07/2008
Exercise may cut risk of various cancers. |
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09/07/2008
Get smart with fruits and veggies. Cost-saving ideas for incorporating more fruits and veggies into your life, in five tip sheets by the CDC. |
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09/07/2008
Heart patients benefit from staying active. Any level of leisure time physical activity appears to curb the risk of death among men and women with coronary heart disease. |
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09/07/2008
Some teens so heavy they face liver damage, transplants. |
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09/01/2008
Starbucks has gone trans fat-free and is introducing healthier foods. CEO also had need for personal lifestyle improvements. |
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09/01/2008
Slow Food Nation event urges 'fresh' recipe, diet revolution. |
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09/01/2008
Abdominal obesity linked to throat cancer increase among white Americans. |
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09/01/2008
California’s $1.8 billion stop-smoking campaign saved $86 billion in first 15 years. |
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09/01/2008
Weight loss may cut risk of colorectal growths. |
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09/01/2008
Trans fats linked to pre-cancerous colon growths. |
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09/01/2008
Teens influenced by home smoking bans. |
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09/01/2008
Kids follow parents' lead on fruits and vegetables. |
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08/26/2008
Heavy Alabama state employees at risk of getting an insurance surcharge. |
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08/26/2008
Poor sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens. |
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08/26/2008
Exercise and limited TV time may keep kids trim. |
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08/26/2008
Massachusetts trans fats ban proposal picking up steam. Projected lives saved per year: 1,400. |
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08/26/2008
Bigger belly may up smokers' lung cancer risk. |
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08/26/2008
Living to 100 doesn't mean living poorly. |
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08/18/2008
Want to live a long life? Run. |
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08/18/2008
Healthy lifestyle cuts stroke risk. |
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08/18/2008
Large waistlines associated with stroke risk. |
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08/18/2008
Heart disease risk soars with obesity, diabetes. |
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08/18/2008
Smoking doubles stroke risk in younger women. |
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08/18/2008
Exercise reduces blood pressure, but too few doctors recommend it to their patients. |
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08/18/2008
Benefits of weight loss for diabetics. |
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08/18/2008
One can of Red Bull may raise heart disease risk. |
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08/11/2008
Exercise is important even for apparently healthy sizes. Abdominal fat increases health risks. |
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08/11/2008
Healthy fast-food kids' meals with moderate calories are difficult to find. (May we recommend Dr. Aldana’s Fast Food Guide.) |
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08/11/2008
Overweight problems seen even in infants. |
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08/11/2008
In theory, all U.S. adults could be overweight in 40 years. |
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08/11/2008
Doctors fall short on heart disease prevention. |
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08/11/2008
Excessive drinking raises risk of metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure and diabetes. |
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08/11/2008
Light exercise prevents atrial fibrillation in elderly. That comes with reduced risk of clots moving to the heart or brain. |
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08/03/2008
Food ads target kids, FTC reports. |
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08/03/2008
Los Angeles City Council passes fast food ban. |
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08/03/2008
Growing consensus that more exercise may be necessary to enhance long-term weight loss. |
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08/03/2008
Fishy diet may protect against clogged arteries. |
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08/03/2008
Risk of metabolic syndrome rises near menopause. |
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08/03/2008
Scotland smoking ban credited with fewer heart attacks. |
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07/27/2008
Mom's abdominal fat linked with birth defect risk. |
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07/27/2008
California bans trans fats in restaurants. |
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07/27/2008
Congress urged to keep physical education in schools. |
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07/27/2008
Two-fold action urged for pre-diabetes. |
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07/27/2008
‘Wellness’ a healthy investment for Lincoln Industries. |
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07/27/2008
High intensity exercise curbs metabolic syndrome. |
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07/20/2008
Spending $10 a person could save health, money. |
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07/20/2008
More Americans obese. Southerners still most obese, CDC says. |
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07/20/2008
Food aimed at kids has poor nutrition value. This despite marketing to the contrary for most of the products. |
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07/20/2008
U.S. kids exercise less as they get older. |
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07/14/2008
Using food diaries doubles weight loss. |
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07/14/2008
Study shows how broccoli fights cancer. |
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07/14/2008
Type 2 diabetes epidemic seen looming. |
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07/14/2008
Parenting style reflected in how children are fed. |
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07/14/2008
Healthier lifestyles would save and lengthen lives. |
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07/08/2008
Group says some 8-year-olds should get cholesterol drugs. (We note that many physicians skip behavior change and go straight for medications. Physicians on this paper are both consultants for big pharmaceutical companies.) |
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07/07/2008
Exercise recommendations alone may not curb kids' weight. |
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07/07/2008
Firms pump up the wellness. (Dr. Aldana quoted.) |
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07/07/2008
Fatty liver in kids tied to metabolic syndrome. |
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07/07/2008
Population-wide approach needed to curb obesity. |
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06/30/2008
Fast food chains drop trans fat to meet New York City ban. Many plan to continue on to a national roll-out. |
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06/30/2008
For older adults, motivation to stay active comes in many forms. |
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06/30/2008
New estimates show diabetes affects 24 million. |
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06/30/2008
More employers give healthy living gift cards. |
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06/30/2008
U.S. program targets obesity at grassroots level. |
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06/30/2008
Death risk climbs as waist circumference grows. |
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06/30/2008
Healthy eating may extend women's lives. |
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06/22/2008
Lifestyle counseling reduces heart risk. |
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06/22/2008
Healthy lifestyle key to "successful aging". |
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06/22/2008
Big, well-balanced breakfast aids weight loss. |
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06/22/2008
Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes. |
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06/22/2008
Take it slow to keep hot-weather workouts safe. |
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06/15/2008
Death risk charts put smoking harm in perspective. |
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06/15/2008
Alzheimer’s overtakes diabetes as the sixth leading cause of death. (See Dr. Aldana’s book ‘The Culprit and the Cure’ for information on preventing both.) |
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06/15/2008
Neighborhood environments may impact residents' weight. |
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06/15/2008
Diabetes intervention needs to be weight-focused (cause), not glucose-focused (result). |
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06/15/2008
Teen obesity tied to death risks in middle-age. |
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06/13/2008
Do more, talk less to help heavy teens slim down. |
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06/13/2008
Kids drinking more sugary drinks and juice. |
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06/13/2008
Risk factors for eating disorders vary by gender. |
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06/13/2008
Obesity tough on the knees and men's hips. |
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06/01/2008
U.S. top 16 fittest cities. |
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06/01/2008
Many ignorant of heart attack signs. |
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06/01/2008
Child obesity epidemic seen leveling off. Risks are still high with 32% overweight and 16% obese. |
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06/01/2008
Community-based weight loss programs ok with teens. |
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06/01/2008
Mediterranean diet may help stop diabetes. |
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06/01/2008
U.S. health insurers pitch policy changes including chronic disease prevention. |
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05/25/2008
Erectile dysfunction a strong harbinger of heart trouble. (No surprise, as both are vascular in nature.) |
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05/25/2008
Chronic diseases have become the top cause of deaths globally. |
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05/25/2008
McDonald's goes to "zero trans fats" in fries and some other items. (Make healthier fast food decisions with Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Guide.) |
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05/25/2008
Lifestyle changes can keep diabetes at bay for years. |
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05/25/2008
Excess drinking boosts cardiovascular disease risk. |
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05/20/2008
Lesson from Switzerland: Get up, get out and hike. |
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05/19/2008
U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high. 'Silent' blood vessel disease. |
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05/19/2008
Exercise may cut premenopausal breast cancer risk. |
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05/19/2008
Ads touting dairy for weight loss are misleading. |
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05/19/2008
Governments need to tackle obesity like smoking. |
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05/19/2008
France reports leveling childhood obesity rates. Healthier diet programs and school vending machine ban are paying off. |
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05/19/2008
Drugs alone don't lower heart disease risks for overweight americans. |
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05/19/2008
Heart disease starts early in life. |
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05/19/2008
Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders. |
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05/19/2008
Diet, exercise tied to cancer survivor well-being. Only 5% of survivors follow recommendations. |
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05/11/2008
Retail chains starting to take smokes off the shelves. |
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05/11/2008
Irregular sleep linked to obesity in new government study. |
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05/11/2008
Pregnant womens' high normal blood sugar is risky. |
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05/11/2008
Women who quit smoking lower heart risks quickly. |
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05/11/2008
Obesity-related inflammation boosts heart risks. |
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05/11/2008
Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones. |
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05/11/2008
To avoid dimentia, watch your weight. |
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05/04/2008
Gestational diabetes linked to pre-pregnancy weight. |
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05/04/2008
Too few cancer survivors pursue healthy lifestyles. |
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05/04/2008
Asthma attacks worsened by obesity. |
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05/04/2008
Governor of Wisconsin's Summit on Healthy Worksites. Watch Dr. Aldana's keynote--synchronized video and slides. |
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04/30/2008
Number of pregnant diabetics rises sharply as Americans pack on the pounds. |
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04/30/2008
Overweight warning: more than exercise needed. New study challenges previous findings. |
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04/28/2008
Bad economy, bad diet? In times of duress, minding your health is more critical than ever. |
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04/28/2008
Poor lifestyle contributes to worsening life expectancy for a large segment of U.S. population. |
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04/28/2008
Large waist may raise chronic disease risk for women. |
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04/28/2008
Aerobic exercise may shield aging brain. |
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04/28/2008
Aerobic exercise helps turn back biological clock. |
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04/28/2008
Heart disease risks already present in overweight teens. Fighting obesity in the years before adulthood is essential. |
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04/20/2008
Smoking, drinking increase Alzheimer's risk. |
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04/20/2008
NYC's calories-on-menus law upheld. (We recommend the Fast Food Nutrition Guide--helpful before walking into most fast food restaurants wherever you are; click on Order Books link above.) |
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04/20/2008
Fruits, veggies could reduce heart attacks, strokes. |
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04/20/2008
Healthy diet means better school performance. |
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04/20/2008
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk. |
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04/20/2008
Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors. |
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04/20/2008
High mid-life cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk. |
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04/20/2008
School nutrition policy can prevent obesity. |
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04/20/2008
Exercise could cut risk of mild cognitive impairment. |
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04/14/2008
Maternal exercise benefits mother and infant. |
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04/14/2008
High blood pressure hard on the aging brain. |
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04/14/2008
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk. |
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04/14/2008
School environment can curb kids' weight gain. |
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04/14/2008
Excess fat around the waist may increase death risk for women, even with normal weight. |
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04/07/2008
Sleeping too much, too little speeds weight gain. |
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04/07/2008
Research debunks health value of guzzling water. |
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04/06/2008
Home defibrillators? Best way to survive cardiac arrest is to not have it in the first place. |
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04/06/2008
Diabetes face doubled risk of heart attack. |
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04/06/2008
It's never too late to get active. |
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04/06/2008
Walkable towns curb obesity. |
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04/06/2008
House panel backs bill giving FDA tobacco power. 400,000 deaths annually. |
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04/06/2008
Fitness impacts type 2 diabetes risk. |
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04/06/2008
Is supplement use justified with chronic disease? The primary message should be to promote a healthy diet. |
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04/06/2008
More than 1/2 of normal-weight Americans have an unhealthy percentage of body fat. |
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03/23/2008
18% of all boomers expected to develop Alzheimer's. (Read Dr. Aldana's "The Culprit and the Cure" for information on the prevention of Alzheimer's.) |
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03/23/2008
Most heart disease patients not active enough. |
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03/23/2008
Healthy diet may help kids pass tests. |
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03/23/2008
Belly fat booms when activity stops. |
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03/17/2008
Walk it out: It doesn't take many steps to see benefits. |
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03/17/2008
Obesity cancels health advantage of affluent, educated. |
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03/17/2008
Study: Check with counselor monthly to keep weight off. |
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03/17/2008
Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk. |
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03/17/2008
Overweight women have worse breast cancer. |
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03/09/2008
Depression, anxiety tied to unhealthy habits. |
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03/09/2008
Fat accumulation: a key factor in diabetes risk. |
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03/09/2008
Workouts boost function of insulin-making cells. |
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03/09/2008
Quantity and frequency of drinking influence mortality risk. |
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03/09/2008
Restricting TV and computer time helps kids lose weight. |
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03/03/2008
Cancer risk up in Japanese women exposed to smoke. |
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03/03/2008
Rise in midlife stroke in women linked to obesity. |
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03/03/2008
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure. |
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03/03/2008
New York using "green carts" in latest obesity fight. |
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03/03/2008
Feeling tired? Exercise a little. |
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03/03/2008
Vitamin pills don't cut lung cancer risk. |
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02/24/2008
Strokes triple among middle-age women compared to a decade ago. Obesity cited. |
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02/24/2008
Salty snacks linked to childhood weight. |
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02/24/2008
Being moderately fit can lower stroke risk. |
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02/24/2008
Stroke risk higher in U.S. than Europe. Americans have more preventable risk factors. |
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02/20/2008
Heart attacks drop after Italy's smoking ban. |
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02/20/2008
Autopsies of young people forecast surge in U.S. heart disease. |
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02/20/2008
Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change. |
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02/20/2008
British researchers link obesity to more cancers. |
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02/20/2008
Metabolic syndrome in kids likely to persist into adulthood. |
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02/20/2008
Many snack foods have gone "trans-fat free". |
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02/20/2008
High BMI linked to death from stroke. |
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02/20/2008
Whole grains may curb belly fat. |
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02/10/2008
Good night's sleep is no slumber party for smokers. |
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02/10/2008
Tobacco could kill 1 billion people this century. |
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02/10/2008
Reduced exercise capacity linked to heart ailments and death. |
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02/03/2008
Exercise keeps you younger, study finds. |
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02/03/2008
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm and lack of nutrition information. (May we suggest Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Nutrition Guide.) |
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02/03/2008
Study backs value of U.S. state anti-smoking plans. |
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02/03/2008
Serious complications and costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the U.S. |
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02/03/2008
Antioxidants overall won't reduce cancer risk. |
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02/03/2008
China lifestyle changes cause sharp rise in strokes. |
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01/27/2008
Cities study dearth of healthy food. |
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01/27/2008
Diabetes costs USA more than wars, disasters. |
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01/27/2008
Walking an hour a week cuts colon cancer risk. |
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01/27/2008
Exercise sharply cuts older men's death rate. |
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01/27/2008
Red meat consumption linked to metabolic syndrome and heart disease. |
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01/20/2008
'Surrogate' research goals may confuse patients. Cholesterol-lowering drug results called into question. |
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01/20/2008
'Fix-me-up-doc' attitude getting riskier: heart attack patients have longer ER wait. |
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01/20/2008
Small brain bleeds--another reason to avoid or correct high blood pressure. |
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01/20/2008
At-home walking regimen boosts fitness. |
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01/20/2008
Mediterranean diet wards off asthma, allergy in offspring. |
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01/20/2008
Depression, obesity coexist in many middle-aged women. |
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01/20/2008
More evidence exercise helps arthritis sufferers. |
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01/20/2008
School lunch portion control cuts calories. |
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01/13/2008
Exercise eases some menopause symptoms. |
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01/13/2008
Our brains need all the lifestyle improvement help they can get. |
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01/13/2008
Americans opt for healthy eating, not diets. (Consider Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Book to make eating out healthy and simple.) |
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01/13/2008
Regular physical activity helps teens avoid obesity. |
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01/13/2008
Family meals may lower teen girls' eating disorder risk. |
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01/13/2008
A few extra pounds may harm kids' heart health. |
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01/13/2008
U.S. worst in preventable death ranking of leading industrialized nations. |
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01/10/2008
Healthy habits may add 14 years. |
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01/10/2008
Money spent on health programs benefits employers. Read this interview of Dr. Aldana and some of his colleagues. |
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12/31/2007
Parents of obese children are often in denial over weight. |
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12/31/2007
Diabetes risk is more nurture than nature. |
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12/31/2007
Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia. |
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12/31/2007
Walking packs huge health punch, study confirms. |
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12/31/2007
TV can raise blood pressure in obese children. |
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12/31/2007
Obesity hurts a woman's chances of conception. |
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12/20/2007
Studies show how fruit and vegetables reduce cancer. |
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12/20/2007
Sharp increase in childhood obesity may reduce life expectancy at mid-century by as much as all cancers combined. |
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12/20/2007
Obese pregnant women are more at risk of dying. |
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12/20/2007
Knowing heart risk may prompt healthy change. |
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12/12/2007
Red, processed meat linked to certain cancers. |
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12/12/2007
Smoking raises risk of type II diabetes. |
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12/12/2007
Monthly fasting may help heart. |
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12/12/2007
High blood pressure tied to dementia. |
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12/12/2007
Good physical functioning tied to lower stroke risk. |
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12/12/2007
Mediterranean diet lenghens Americans' lives. (Consider the Stop & Go Fast Food Guide to help with healthy eating.) |
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11/29/2007
More young women are dying from heart disease. |
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11/29/2007
Primary care program improves care and quality of life of heart disease patients. |
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11/29/2007
Being fat is still unhealthy, experts warn. |
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11/29/2007
Energy drinks risky for people with heart problems, high blood pressure. |
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11/29/2007
Obesity found to lead to disability. |
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11/29/2007
Heart risks detected by age 7 in overweight kids. |
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11/29/2007
Alcohol, caffeinated energy drinks dangerous mix. |
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11/29/2007
Without enough sleep, children gain weight. |
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11/29/2007
Artery disease rises among U.S. women. |
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11/29/2007
Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride scuttled by obesity. Click the link, then look for "Kai Ryssdal's final note" lower in the first column. |
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11/29/2007
Quality of life is key to cancer survival. |
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11/29/2007
Normal weight lower in rheumatoid arthritis patients. |
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11/29/2007
Most heart attacks in women are preventable. |
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11/29/2007
Whole grain cereals cut heart failure risk. |
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11/29/2007
Obesity becoming a global problem. |
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11/29/2007
Adult weight gain raises breast cancer risk. |
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11/29/2007
Sleep deprivation may raise women's blood pressure. |
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11/29/2007
Aspirin might not be useful to women to prevent heart attacks. |
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11/29/2007
Most Britons could be obese by 2050. Report calls for radical and dramatic interventions. |
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11/29/2007
States reported to be failing as women's diabetes and obesity continue to climb. |
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11/29/2007
Exercise improves seniors' balance, reducing the risk of falls and fractures. |
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11/29/2007
Obesity biggest risk for colon cancer in women. |
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11/29/2007
Anti-dimentia drugs effective over long term. (Related to this, see Dr. Aldana's book "The Culprit and the Cure" for information on preventing Alzheimer's.) |
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11/29/2007
Metabolic syndrome is the new buzzword in Japan where 30% of adult males are overweight. |
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11/29/2007
Eating lots of high glycemic-index foods increases risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD impacts 1/3 of obese children and 2/3rds of obese adults. |
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11/29/2007
Low-fat diet cuts ovarian cancer risk. |
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11/29/2007
Job strain increases risk of heart disease and its recurrence. |
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11/29/2007
Widespread weight loss may reap health benefits. Cuban economic crisis yields some positive outcomes. |
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11/29/2007
Bad relationships can boost the risk of heart disease. |
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11/29/2007
Elderly don't know stroke signs according to study. |
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09/14/2007
Burger King sets 2008 target for move to trans fat-free oil. |
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09/14/2007
Insurance rewards healthy workers |
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09/14/2007
Higher breast cancer risk in western diet. Adopt sensible eating habits rather than looking for a silver bullet food, vitamin or supplement. |
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09/14/2007
Some citrus sodas pack bigger caffeine punch than cola. Article compares caffeine content of various soft drinks, coffee and tea. |
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09/14/2007
Exercise may create new blood vessels in the heart. |
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09/14/2007
Sleep apnea linked to metabolic syndrome in teens. |
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09/14/2007
Heart attacks tumble after Irish smoking ban. |
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09/14/2007
Smokers have higher risk of dimentia. |
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09/14/2007
Exercise improves survival after heart procedure. |
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09/14/2007
Ranks of those in U.S. with no health insurance rise even as percentage living below poverty level drops. |
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09/14/2007
Americans skipping more sleep for a bunch of reasons. Sleep deprivation linked to serious health problems including obesity. |
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09/14/2007
High-fructose corn syrup in sodas and foods increases risk of diabetes. |
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09/14/2007
High blood sugar in pregnant women linked to obesity risk for their kids. |
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09/14/2007
Chewing tobacco not a safe alternative to smoking. |
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09/14/2007
Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids. |
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09/14/2007
Obesity rates climb in most states. Not one state showed a decline. The latest survey included children for the first time. |
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09/14/2007
Dunkin' Donuts going almost trans-fat free by mid-October. It's a significant improvement for a food that's still admittedly white flower, sugar and fat. |
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09/14/2007
Guide to healthy eating for diabetics exposes myths. The article's guide summary comes close to being a summary of Dr. Aldana's book "The Culprit and the Cure". |
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09/14/2007
Oral contraceptives, other factors reduce bone mass. |
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09/14/2007
States seek fed crackdown on energy drinks. Advertisements don't warn of risks of combining alcohol and caffeine. |
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09/14/2007
High blood pressure often un-diagnosed in U.S. kids. |
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09/14/2007
Whole grains may lower odds of high blood pressure. |
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09/14/2007
Presidential panel recognizes food and physical activity's influence on cancer prevention. |
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09/14/2007
Red meat and diets heavy in fatty foods tied to colon cancer return, early death. |
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09/14/2007
Junk food cravings may start in the womb, according to animal study. |
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09/14/2007
Indiana first state fair to ban trans fat. |
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09/14/2007
Diabetics' heart attacks are deadlier. |
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09/14/2007
Few obese adults get treatment plan from docs. Overweight individuals should consider broaching the topic themselves. |
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09/14/2007
Even small pot bellies may be a serious health risk. |
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09/14/2007
Undiagnosed diabetes cases in U.S. appear to be on the decline. |
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09/14/2007
Tape measure, not the scale, is the key to determining heart risk. |
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09/14/2007
Heart disease-fighting antioxidants best in foods as opposed to supplements, according to yet another study. |
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09/14/2007
Early diet advice to kids is critical. Concerns over low saturated fat intake in young children are unfounded. |
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09/14/2007
U.S. slipping down life expectancy rankings. |
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09/14/2007
Obese elementary schoolchildren study a clarion call to school officials. |
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09/14/2007
Podcast description: The 2007 Farm Bill impacts what everyone eats, in the U.S. and overseas. On NPR's Science Friday, the nation's best nutrition and food people discuss how the Fed is largely to blame for many of our nutrition and obesity issues. |
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09/14/2007
Diet foods are probably not a good idea for growing youngsters. |
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09/14/2007
Two angry moms turn upset over junk food in schools, into a movie. |
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09/14/2007
Good news for sedentary people looking for motivation: moderate exercise may beat intense workouts. |
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09/14/2007
Childhood risk factors linked to actual adult heart disease in longest study so far. |
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09/14/2007
Smoking tied to serious pregnancy condition. |
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09/14/2007
Strength training twice a week encouraged by new guidelines. |
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09/14/2007
Just one drink a day raises bowel cancer risk. |
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09/14/2007
Dietary carbs linked to vision loss. |
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09/14/2007
Overweight women at risk of pregnancy complications. |
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09/14/2007
Evidence mounts that mental decline can be influenced by cardiovascular fitness. |
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09/14/2007
Mediterranian diet shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and helps diabetics. |
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09/14/2007
One's weight is 'socially contageous'. |
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09/14/2007
Bulging bellies can be time-bombs for heart disease, regardless of weight or Body Mass Index. |
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09/14/2007
Diet soda linked to increased risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. But no proof yet that diet soda directly increases health risks. |
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09/14/2007
Low 'health literacy' increases patients' chance of death. Providers need to focus on 'translation', and patients on 'health literacy'. |
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09/14/2007
Workplace factors predict long-term disability risk. |
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09/14/2007
Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing insulin in the brain. |
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09/14/2007
Antagonistic people may be at greater risk for heart disease. |
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09/14/2007
Physically active people are less likely to suffer from depression. |
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09/14/2007
Study predicts 75% overweight in US by 2015. |
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09/14/2007
Messages about weight to children must be delivered in a sensitive manner. |
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09/14/2007
Weight lifting helpful for heart disease patients. |
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09/14/2007
Proven Mediterranean Diet gets endorsement from an unusual source. |
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09/14/2007
Trimming the waist may trim diabetes, heart risks. |
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