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Published: March 18, 2010
Diabetics know the problems regulating their blood sugar. What most diabetics do not consider is the effects of mixing in the factors of alcohol with their medical condition. It is one of the leading causes of deaths for diabetics when alcohol is consumed in excess. With the recent deaths of celebrities Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, it brings even more attention to the potential dangers of alcohol for diabetics.
Published: March 18, 2010
Myths, tall-tales, urban legends . . . call it what you like, but there are some “stories” out there that just don't hold water when put to the test. The same applies to food! Just because you’ve read or heard for years that a food has certain properties, doesn’t mean it’s true. Below, uncover the facts about some commonly-held beliefs.
Published: March 18, 2010
Sodium is a known health problem for many Americans. It is proven that diets high in sodium cause numerous heart attacks, strokes, and deaths annually. If a person reduces the salt in their diet by 3 grams daily, they will reduce their risk of the fatal deaths. In fact, the reduction of sodium is comparable to smokers quitting, weight loss and lowering cholesterol, and could save an estimated 92,000 people every year.
Published: March 18, 2010
It’s a convenient excuse that many of us have used: losing weight is just too difficult because our metabolism is just too slow. But so few people even understand what the metabolism is and how it works. Once you understand it, you will see the good news is that you can take control of your metabolism and burn off more calories. The bad news is that you then lose your excuse not to have the body that you want.
Published: March 15, 2010
Obesity, cancer, death . . . it seems you hear these terms linked more and more these days. Luckily there is something you can do about at least two of those terms. New research is showing an increasing link between kidney cancer and obesity. And there’s no better time to take a look at this threat than now, as March is
National Kidney Month.
Published: March 15, 2010
Seasonal Affective Disorder is an increasingly common problem, particularly during the winter months. If you or someone you know automatically experiences a change of mood (for the worse) when winter rolls around, it may be more than just the "blues." And even as March gets into full swing, some people still feel the effects of the dark and cloudy days. If this sounds familiar - I know how you feel! You may be suffering from SAD. What exactly is SAD, and could you possibly be a victim? What causes it? And are there ways to treat SAD? Let’s find out . . .
Published: March 15, 2010
Have you been feeling a bit run-down lately, or just a bit out of sorts? Maybe you haven’t been eating as healthfully as you should, or you’ve put on a few pounds and feel a little sluggish. Perhaps long days at the office or taking care of your family has left you tired and fatigued. Or maybe you’re looking to jumpstart a new fitness regimen, but can’t seem to find the energy to do so. If any of these scenarios sound familiar you may want to try a fast, a practice that has been done for centuries to address any number of problems (including those above). Let’s take a closer look . . .
Published: March 15, 2010
Acupuncture --the practice of using very thin needles to pierce specific sites on the body in an attempt to relieve pain-- has been in practice for over 5,000 years. Recently, its effects on weight loss have prompted numerous men and women to give it a try for the first time. But does it really work? Let’s take a closer look at acupuncture’s potential role in the battle of the bulge . . .
Published: March 11, 2010
There’s no shortage of advice and tips when it comes to fighting cancer. Doctors and researchers have known for years about the benefits that come from eating healthy and getting enough exercise. But now, new research points to the power of pomegranates when it comes to lowering your cancer risk.
Published: March 11, 2010
For most people, stress on the job is seemingly unavoidable. Whether you have a high-profile position at a Fortune 500 company, or are an employee of a small business, it seems that stress follows you to your desk on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this puts your health in danger . . . and now even more so according to new research. A new study out of the UK indicates that stress on the job may up your chance for developing type-2 diabetes.
