Archive for August 1st, 2008
āGeneā Made Me Do It: Could āFTOā Gene Be Reason Why We Overeat?
We tend to ascribe the prevalence of obesity to peopleās inability to express self-control over their eating habits. But new research reveals that some people carry a gene that actually makes it more difficult to tell whether or not theyāre full, causing someone to eat more than they need.Ā The gene is referred to as [...]
Posted: August 1st, 2008 under Obesity.
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Lower Blood Pressure Through Potassium Intake
Although the traditional activities of exercise and diet are cited as the best contributors toward better blood pressure, current research shows that potassium intake can also be an effective factor. As was published in the July 2008 issue of Journal of Clinical Hypertension, an adjustment in oneās consumption of high potassium foods can not only [...]
Posted: August 1st, 2008 under Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Potassium.
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