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September 23, 2008
In the News…
Abdomen Fat Tied to High Blood Pressure in Women
A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that high amounts of abdominal fat are associated with high blood pressure in women. However, this type of fat, called visceral adipose tissue, did not seem to impact blood pressure in men.
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Lose Weight: Your Knees Will Thank You
The number of people in North Carolina with arthritis is expected to climb by more than a million by 2030, due in large part to rising rates of obesity, according to a study recently published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism.
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Mediterranean Diet Guards Against Diseases
A study by researchers at the University of Florence and published in the British Medical Journal suggests that a strict Mediterranean diet curbs heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Location, Not Volume, of Fat Found to Be Key
A study by medical researchers at Wake Forest University indicates that the location of extra weight on the body has greater impact than how much fat a person has. The researchers tracked 398 residents of Forsyth County, N.C., by measuring their fat deposits using cardiac and CT scans.
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Adding Eggs to Breakfast Could Hasten Weight-loss
A study published recently in the International Journal of Obesity found that a breakfast of two large scrambled eggs and two slices of toast with reduced-calorie jam can help dieters lose weight faster than a breakfast consisting of a 3.5-inch bagel with an ounce of cream cheese and a three-ounce serving of light nonfat yogurt.
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Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier
If a person is overweight, they are more likely to having a heart attack earlier in life, according to a new study by cardiologists from several institutions. The researchers studied more than 111,000 people who had experienced hart attacks, focusing on their body mass index (BMI).
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Online Shopping
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Tools for Health
MyFoodAdvisorEven when you try to eat healthy there are oftentimes hidden ingredients lurking. Did you know that low–fat often means high in sugar or sodium? The American Diabetes Association (ADA) launched an online nutrition tool MyFoodAdvisorTM that unlocks the mystery of what is in many of the foods you eat at www.diabetes.org/myfoodadvisor.MyFoodAdvisor provides food information to people with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and those looking to lose weight. This interactive tool compares foods by 22 different nutrients, suggests healthy alternatives, and analyzes what you currently eat.Check it Out! |
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Fast & Easy Tips
Evening WalksFelicia says that she is very busy during the day and had little or no time to workout. She decided that she could squeeze in her workout by walking in the evening after the sun goes down. She’s discovered that she enjoys this much more because it’s cooler out and there tends to be less traffic on the roads around her house. Don’t let busy schedule get the best of you. Try to stay active even if you need to do it at odd hours. |
Feature Article
Breakfast for Champıons (Yes, that means you)Give yourself a hand: It’s hard work doing everything you do, every day, to take care of yourself. But if you’re not eating a good breakfast, you’re falling at the first hurdle. Research tells us that the morning meal is, indeed, the most important of the day, and this month’s recipes make it easy—and delicious.
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