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All About Yogurt - Health Benefits of Yogurt

All About Yogurt - Health Benefits of Yogurt

Yogurt is a food that is produced by culturing dairy ingredients by a characterized bacterial culture that contains the lactic acid producing bacteria, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Many yogurt products also contain many Live and Active Cultures (LACs). 

Tags: Calcium, Healthy Foods, Nutrition

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What is Yoga? Understanding The Health Benefits of Yoga.

What is Yoga? Understanding The Health Benefits of Yoga.

An article about the fundamentals and health benefits of yoga. Yoga is a practice that uses – Postures (asanas), breathing technique (pranayama) and meditation to relax & strengthen the inner body. Research has shown that yoga can help alleviate symptoms in people dealing with varying health issues such as back pain, chronic headaches, sleeplessness, obesity, neck aches, upset stomach, anxiety, depression and high blood pressure. 

Tags: Exercise and Yoga, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Men's Health, Obesity / Weight Loss, Sedentary Lifestyle, Seniors Health, Women's Health

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Is Coconut Oil Good or Bad For Heart Health? Coconut's Effects on Cholesterol & Health

Is Coconut Oil Good or Bad For Heart Health? Coconut's Effects on Cholesterol & Health

There is a lot of controversy on the health impact of regular consumption of coconut oil. This article presents all the facts, both negative and positive on the subject. i.e., What is coconut oil composed of, its benefits and is it bad for my hearts health! 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Cholesterol, Diet, Fats, General health, Health Hazards, Heart Health, Nutrition

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The Mid-afternoon Craving - A Dangerous Time For Dieters

The Mid-afternoon Craving - A Dangerous Time For Dieters

A study by Atkins Diet researchers revealed that unhealthy mid afternoon snacking is one of the primary reasons for a diet failing to produce desired results. 

Tags: Diet, Eat Healthy, General health, Healthy Foods, Morbid Obesity, Obesity / Weight Loss, Sedentary Lifestyle

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Understanding The Revised 2010 Dietary Guidelines

Understanding The Revised 2010 Dietary Guidelines

The 2010 revised dietary guidelines were drawn to reverse life style related chronic health problems, by specifiying the optimum diet in terms of types of foods and their amounts along with a specific type and duration of physical activity. 

Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diet, Eat Healthy, Healthy Lifestyle, Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Obesity / Weight Loss, Screening, Sedentary Lifestyle

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Dietary Fiber – Adding Years to Life

Dietary Fiber – Adding Years to Life

High fiber diet helps in lowering the risk of CVD, Diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and also some cancers. Now it has been found that it also helps in adding more years to a life of a person. 

Tags: Antioxidants - Anti Aging, Cancer Prevention, Children's Health, Diet, Fibre, Gastritis, General health, Healthy Foods, Heart Health, Nutrition

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USDA's Revised Dietary Guidelines 2010 At A Glance - By Serving sizes

USDA's Revised Dietary Guidelines 2010 At A Glance - By Serving sizes

This chart pictorially depicts USDA's Revised Dietary Guidelines 2010 - (average daily intake at or adjusted to a 2,000 calorie level) 

Tags: Carbohydrates, Diet, Eat Healthy, Fibre, Healthy Foods, Nutrition, Proteins, Sodium

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Regular work outs, support lowered fat and sturdier bones

Regular work outs, support lowered fat and sturdier bones

Being active or exercising multiple times a day builds stronger bone cells and less fat cells than just vigorously exercising once a day thus encouraging moderate activity throughout the day. 

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The Future of Cancer Screening & Accurate Diagnosis

The Future of Cancer Screening & Accurate Diagnosis

Initial findings of several clinical trials of new non invasive diagnostic tests for cancer have shown promising results. When verified by larger trials they will lead to early and more accurate diagnosis of cancer. 

Tags: Cancer, Cancer Diet & Nutrition, Cancer Management, Cancer Prevention, Lung Cancer, Oral Cancer, Screening

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World Cancer Day - Feb 4th, 2011 - At A Glance - Cancer Risk Score - An Awareness Tool

World Cancer Day - Feb 4th, 2011 - At A Glance - Cancer Risk Score - An Awareness Tool

Do You Have Any Risk Factors For Cancer? An Awareness Tool that teaches you about different types of risk factors for developing cancer 

Tags: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Diet & Nutrition, Cancer Prevention, Lung Cancer, Oral Cancer, Screening

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Protein Enriched Sports Drinks – Muscle Performance Enabler or Unwanted Caloric Booster?

Protein Enriched Sports Drinks – Muscle Performance Enabler or Unwanted Caloric Booster?

some sports enthusiasts ask - Since protein is what body muscles are essentially built with - wouldn’t it be more logical to include it in the sports drink and reap that extra benefit? The results vary with each aditional study that is conducted. 

Tags: Fitness, Food Fads, Healthy Foods, Men's Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Myths, Nutritional Supplements, Proteins, Sports Health, Vitamins & Supplements

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Nutrition For The Elderly  - Geriatric Nutrition  - Adapting Diet & Lifestyle For Changing Needs

Nutrition For The Elderly - Geriatric Nutrition - Adapting Diet & Lifestyle For Changing Needs

This article highlights the problems of geriatric nutrition along with seniors nutritional needs and tips for healthy eating. Geriatric nutrition applies nutrition principles to delay effects of aging and disease, to aid in the management of the physical, psychological, and psychosocial changes commonly associated with growing old 

Tags: Alzheimers & Nutrition, Anemia, Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Seniors Health

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The Importance of Exercise For The Elderly - Preventive & Curative

The Importance of Exercise For The Elderly - Preventive & Curative

Physical inactivity / lack of exercise in the elderly is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. It also contributes to obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol and diabetes. Even modest levels of physical activity are beneficial for seniors and those above 65 years. Exercises For Elderly People. Exercise comes in many forms and varieties, including strength building exercises. Regular exercise effectively assists senior/ elderly individuals to exercise and move without putting undo pressure on bones and muscles 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes Prevention, Exercise and Yoga, Healthy Lifestyle, Seniors Health

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What is Folic Acid?  (Vitamin B9, Folate, Pteroylglutamic acid)

What is Folic Acid? (Vitamin B9, Folate, Pteroylglutamic acid)

Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. It is an essential nutrient, because it cannot be synthesized by the body. It is water-soluble. 

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Folic Acid - Latest Studies Show Megadosing May Be a Cancer Hazard

Folic Acid - Latest Studies Show Megadosing May Be a Cancer Hazard

Latest studies out of Norway are implicating megadosing of folic acid to potentially be a risk factor for certain cancers, one of them being lung cancer. 

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Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - An Ongoing Debate!

Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - An Ongoing Debate!

Revised RDA for Vitamin D and Calcium - the article elaborates the recommendations of the 14 member expert committee convened by the Institute of Medicine, at the request of the United States and Canadian governments which examined data of nearly 1,000 publications to determine how much vitamin D and calcium people were getting, and how much was really required for optimal health. A Dutch study revealed that a deficiency of Vitamin D can be responsible for development of metabolic syndrome in the elderly. 

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Can Eating Affect My Mood? It not only can, it does...

Can Eating Affect My Mood? It not only can, it does...

Can certain foods affect ones mood - Yes, they can. This article explains how foods can affect ones mood. 

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Caffeine & Alcohol Blend – a Lethal Cocktail? The FDA Steps In!

Caffeine & Alcohol Blend – a Lethal Cocktail? The FDA Steps In!

Mixing caffeine with alcohol is hardly a new trend, but of late large segments of students- teenagers have had to be admitted to the emergency room after consuming a type of trendy combination drink. 

Tags: Alcohol Abuse, Drugs, Health Hazards, Healthy Lifestyle, Ulcers

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For Diabetics - Managing Your  Diabetes Puzzle.

For Diabetics - Managing Your Diabetes Puzzle.

For diabetics, understanding how their body responds to food, exercise, stress, and medications including insulin is critical. They need to put the pieces of their individual puzzles together to prevent dangerous swings in their glucose levels. and lead a stable, healthy life. 

Tags: Chronic Lifestyle Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Prevention, Gestational Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Screening, Type 1 Diabetes - Juvenile Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes - Insulin Dependent Diabetes

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Essential Carbohydrates - Misused and Misunderstood
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