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Fiber And Variety Key To Healthy Weight Loss Insists Cardiologist

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:43:24 -0400

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Fiber And Variety Key To Healthy Weight Loss Insists Cardiologist

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“Waffles for breakfast. Ham and avocado wrap for lunch. Stir-fried rice for dinner. Blueberry-vanilla custard for dessert. Sounds like a day of bliss for non-calorie counters.

Actually, it’s a typical day’s menu from The Reality Diet (Avery, $24.95), a new book by Dr. Steven Schnur, CEO of South Florida Cardiology Associates in Miami Beach. Its 200-plus recipes cover an eight-week period — though you can stick with the plan the rest of your life.”

Coffee May Also Reduce Risk Of Diabetes

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:46:25 -0400

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Coffee May Also Reduce Risk Of Diabetes

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“Drinking coffee, especially when it is decaffeinated, may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the June 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.”

Pedometers: You Get What You Pay For

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:40:04 -0400

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Pedometers: You Get What You Pay For

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“Pedometers (step counters) are becoming increasingly popular with those trying to lose weight. However, a new study concludes that how much, or little, you pay for a pedometer may affect the big payoff when it comes to your health. According to a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, "cheap" pedometers are inaccurate and should not be used for public health measures.”

Children’s Migraines Linked To Weight

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:53:59 -0400

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Children’s Migraines Linked To Weight

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“A new study has found a link between obesity/overweight in children and migraines. A child who suffers from migraines is also 36% more likely to be obese or overweight, say researchers at the New England Center for Headache in Stamford, Conn, USA. Several studies in the past have identified a link between migraine and overweight in adults, this is the first one to show an association in children.”

Petri-Burgers Coming Right Up

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:22:46 -0400

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Petri-Burgers Coming Right Up

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“What if the next burger you ate was created in a warm, nutrient-enriched soup swirling within a bioreactor?”

New Obesity Guidelines Promoted By Pharma-Funded Organizations

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:23:00 -0400

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New Obesity Guidelines Promoted By Pharma-Funded Organizations

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“New guidelines on obesity may have a negative effect on children in the United States if they are instated. In addition, the financial links between the organization promoting the proposals and the pharmaceutical industry are raising concerns. Leading international health writer Ray Moynihan says an expert committee of the American Medical Association has ‘tentatively decided’ to reclassify obesity definitions. The fear is healthy children would be classified as overweight or obese — and therefore eligible for treatment with obesity drugs.”

Britain’s War On Obesity Bulks Up

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 19:22:02 -0400

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Britain’s War On Obesity Bulks Up

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“Controls on junk food advertising could be extended to websites, text messaging, computer games, cinemas and posters under radical plans being drawn up by the government, the Guardian has learned. Ministers fear that plans to clamp down solely on TV advertising would be undermined without a more ambitious approach and are putting together a range of measures to tackle the problem.”

Coffee Cuts Risk Of Liver Cirrhosis

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:17:49 -0400

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Coffee Cuts Risk Of Liver Cirrhosis

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“In a study of more than 125,000 people, one cup of coffee a day cut the risk of alcoholic cirrhosis by 20 percent. Four cups a day reduced the risk by 80 percent. The coffee effect held true for women and men of various ethnic backgrounds.”

Dark Soy Sauce’s Antioxidants More Powerful Than Red Wine Or Vitamin C

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:17:01 -0400

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Dark Soy Sauce’s Antioxidants More Powerful Than Red Wine Or Vitamin C

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“Dark soy sauce, widely used in Asia, may prove to be more effective than red wine and vitamin C in combating human cell damage, researchers in Singapore said.”

Weight Gain Linked To Serotonin Neuroreceptors: Study

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:53:18 -0400

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Weight Gain Linked To Serotonin Neuroreceptors: Study

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“Fat is a neurobiological issue. The brains of overweight people have more receptors for the neurotransmitter serotonin than those of people of normal weight, suggesting that being overweight may be down to more than just eating habits and may have an origin in brain chemistry.”

Short-Term Low-Carb Diets Pose No Risk To Bone Density

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:36:53 -0400

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Short-Term Low-Carb Diets Pose No Risk To Bone Density

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“Contrary to concerns raised by animal studies, people on low-carbohydrate diets don't run a risk of weakening their bones, U.S. researchers report.”

Reducing Carbs Beneficial Even If You Don’t Lose Weight

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:35:10 -0400

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Reducing Carbs Beneficial Even If You Don’t Lose Weight

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“Trimming carbohydrate intake results in healthy improvements in blood fat levels, even if a person doesn't lose an ounce, a new study shows.”

Normal-Weight Adults Eat More Fruit And Fibre

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 17:35:20 -0400

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Normal-Weight Adults Eat More Fruit And Fibre

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“While diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein continue to attract the public's attention, researchers at the University of Texas - Austin report that "normal-weight" adults tend to eat more fiber and fruit than people who are overweight or obese.”

Best Way To Keep Pounds Off? Togetherness

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:42:58 -0400

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Best Way To Keep Pounds Off? Togetherness

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“Commercial diets are a useful way to lose weight. And those based on group support seem to fare better at keeping the weight off in the long term, finds a study in this week's BMJ.”

Fish Facts For Health

Wed, 31 May 2006 20:02:28 -0400

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Fish Facts For Health

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“By observing a few guidelines, you can enjoy the health benefits of eating fish, minimize the health risks and avoid choosing overharvested species.”