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Category Archives: Nutritional Health
Omega-3 fatty acids related to brain health
A new study is suggesting that people with low levels of Omega 3 fatty acids have brains with less volume compared with people who have higher levels of the same fatty acids.
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Vegetarians unaware of animal-derived gels in pills
Vegetarians and others who avoid eating meat for religious or cultural reasons may unknowingly be consuming gelatin derived from animal products when they take prescription medications, a new study found.
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Diet soda tied to heart attack, stroke risks
Diet soda may benefit the waistline, but a new study suggests that people who drink it every day have a heightened risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Exclusive breast-feeding best for baby: Experts
Breast-feeding exclusively is recommended for a baby’s first six months of life, followed by continued breast-feeding along with food until a baby is at least 12 months old, the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms in a new policy statement.
Posted in Children's Health, General Health, Infectious Disease, Nutritional Health, Parenting, Skin Health
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FDA panel recommends new weight-loss drug
A panel of experts for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a new diet drug called phentermine/topiramate [Qnexa] be approved. The recommendation comes despite concerns about heart and birth defect risks.
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity
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Report on cholesterol screening in children still controversial
In the New York Times “Well” blog, Perri Klass, MD, writes about the “Summary Report of the Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents,” which addresses the question: “What do we know … Continue reading
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THE winning diets on all counts!
The topic: What’s the best diet? The answer may surprise you and here’s information on why it should matter to you.
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity
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Mediterranean diet reduces damage to small blood vessels in the brain
The Los Angeles Times “Boosters Shot” blog reports that a Mediterranean-style diet may “be associated with a decreased chance of small vessel damage in the brain. The diet … includes little red meat but lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, … Continue reading
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CDC study finds more food-borne illness outbreaks caused by raw milk
USA Today reports on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, which found that “unpasteurized milk, touted as the ultimate health food by some, is 150 times more likely to cause food-borne illness outbreaks than pasteurized milk and such … Continue reading
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FDA to review safety of inhalable caffeine
The US Food and Drug Administration will review information brought to the agency’s attention about an inhalable caffeine shot, which delivers 100 milligram shot of caffeine with each use. About the same as is in a cup of coffee. What’s … Continue reading
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Lawmakers call on FDA to set standards for arsenic, lead levels in fruit juices
CQ reports that Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) “say they are alarmed by a respected consumer group’s findings of high arsenic and lead levels in fruit juices and worried that the Food and Drug Administration will … Continue reading
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Study finds high levels of arsenic in some baby formulas, cereal bars
ABC News reported, “And now, we wanted to go in depth tonight on that headline about surprisingly high levels of arsenic hiding in food, including brown rice, organic formula for toddlers.”
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CDC survey finds bread is top source of sodium in US diet
ABC World News reported that “the Center for Diseases Control said nine out of ten adults eat too much salt. And the number one source of their salt is a surprise – bread and rolls.”
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About half of US children still have access to unhealthy vending machines at school
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that research published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine suggests that approximately “half of kids surveyed from public and private school had ready access to vending machines, snack bars, school … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding improves children’s lung function
HealthDay reported, “Breast-feeding is associated with improved lung function in school-age children, particularly those with asthmatic mothers,” according to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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Scientists argue sugar should be regulated like alcohol, tobacco
In a front-page story, the San Francisco Chronicle, “Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Economics, Nutritional Health, Obesity
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Adding photos of veggies to lunch trays increases kids’ consumption
The Wall Street Journal “Health Blog” reports that according to a research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association, putting photographs of vegetables on cafeteria trays may have increased vegetable consumption in kindergarteners through fifth graders at a … Continue reading
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ConsumerLab lists the top-rated vitamin and supplement brands
Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on 10,260 responses collected in November, 2011.
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health
Tagged herbs, natural medications, natural medicines, supplements, vitamins
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Healthy Fats? They Exist!
All fats shouldn’t be treated equal. Your body craves certain “healthy” fats, which are unsaturated fats mostly found in plant-based foods.
Posted in Heart Health, Joint Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged fat, fathering, nuts, saturated fat
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Fructose consumption linked to evidence of heart disease in teens
HealthDay reported, “Teens who consume large amounts of the food and beverage sweetener fructose show evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in their blood,” according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Posted in Children's Health, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular risk factors, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, preventing cardiovascular disease
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Physicians with normal BMI more likely to diagnose, discuss obesity
Color me “stunned” by this report: The Baltimore Sun “Picture of Health” blog reports a study in the journal Obesity suggesting that “physicians with a normal body mass index were more likely than overweight doctors to engage their obese patients … Continue reading
New school nutrition guidelines issued
First Lady Michelle Obama teamed up with Rachael Ray to unveil the biggest overhaul on school meals in more than 15 years. There will be more whole grains, less salt and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and all … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged child nutrition, healthy diet, healthy eating, healthy food, healthy lunch, nutrition, Nutritional Health, school lunch
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Kids’ snacks CAN be healthy and inexpensive
It’s well-documented that healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables tend to cost more than “junk” foods such as chips and cookies, a phenomenon that’s often cited as a contributing factor to the U.S. obesity epidemic. But a new study … Continue reading
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Tagged child nutrition, healthy eating, nutrition, Nutritional Health
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Valentine’s Day chocolate may be healthful
Here are my last dozen blogs about chocolate from over the last year or so. Enjoy! Literally!! And, Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate
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No amount of alcohol during pregnancy is safe for the unborn child
USA Today reports, “A new study pinpoints the latter half of the first trimester as a critical time in the development of” signs of fetal alcohol syndrome, “such as a smooth ridge between the nose and upper lip, small head … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol in pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome
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Do African mango supplements help with weight loss?
African mango supplements are touted to help shed pounds, but do they really work?
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged African mango, dietary supplement, nutritional supplements, Obesity, supplement, supplements, weight loss
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Daily sugared cola consumption increases belly and liver fat
Reuters reports that according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of a liter of sugared cola on a daily basis may raise fat buildup in the liver, in muscles and around abdominal organs.
Posted in Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged healthy eating, nutrition, Nutritional Health, soda, sugar, sugary drinks
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Eating frequently may lead to less weight gain in girls
Reuters reports that according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, girls who ate meals and snacks frequently gained less weight than girls who ate only a few times every day.
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged childhood obesity, healthy eating, Nutritional Health, Obesity, pediatric obesity, preventing obesity
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For women who imbibe, red wine may be healthier option
When it comes to the consumption of alcohol, the message has been decidedly mixed. Some studies show that moderate consumption might offer some health benefits, especially for the heart; other studies show an increased risk for certain cancers, especially breast … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, Cancer, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing heart disease, red wine, wine
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Red meat consumption linked to an increased risk of stroke
Reuters reports that, according to a study published online in Stroke, red meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stroke.
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged preventing stroke, red meat, stroke, stroke prevention
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