Archive for April, 2009
âBrownâ Back in Town
After Eight-Month Sabbatical, Brown Fat News Returns I often like to review past articles so as not to repeat myself. Even though thereâs a fairly constant flow of new health news developing, major media outlets are sometimes slow on the uptake, reporting on things that yours truly already knew about. So when news âbrokeâ about [...]
Posted: April 13th, 2009 under Obesity.
Tags: brown fat, white fat
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Oh, âBoy,â Itâs Fish!
Fish: Boysâ Brain Booster, Say Swedish Researchers When I was a young tike, I used to watch a pretty good amount of Sesame Street. Unlike todayâs crop of shows geared for children, Sesame Street hadâand hasâsome redeeming qualities, as various segments in their hour programs taught young kids how to read, write, and eat healthy [...]
Posted: April 5th, 2009 under Fatty Acids, Fish.
Tags: improve brain function
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You Are What YouâŚDrink?
Study:Â What You Drink Has More Impact on Weight than What You Eat A younger friend of mine said to me the other day, âIf I have to consume calories, Iâd much rather get them by eating them than by drinking them.â This was my friendâs own way of saying that if he has to [...]
Posted: April 5th, 2009 under Weight Gain.
Tags: soda
Comments: 1
For Perfect Pipes, Avoid Piping Hot Tea
Drinking Steaming Hot Tea Triggers Increased Throat Cancer Risk To really rest and relax, whatâs more soothing than a nice, piping hot cup of tea? I drink tea every day, and I can tell you itâs one of my favorite beverages not only for its good taste and smell, but it because it relaxes me. [...]
Posted: April 5th, 2009 under Cancer.
Tags: hot tea
Comments: 11