Archive for May 28th, 2010
Cut Back on Sodas for a Healthier Heart
Today, the average American consumes 28 fl. oz. of sodas and other sugary drinks everyday – an alarming fact considering that new research has discovered the vital link between these sugary drinks and blood pressure. According to research done by Dr. Liwei Chen from the Louisiana State University, cutting back on your consumption of sugary [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under Blood Pressure, Heart Health.
Tags: High Blood Pressure, lowering blood pressure naturally, processed foods, salt consumption, soda consumption
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Love Pistachios? Your Heart Does, Too!
Pistachios are well-loved nuts, not just in the United States but around the globe. We have even more reasons to love this health nut: researchers from Pennsylvania State University concluded that pistachios are ideal for controlling cholesterol levels because it’s natural packed with nutrients and good fats which helps the cardiovascular system work more efficiently. [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under cholesterol, Heart Health.
Tags: bad cholesterol, health nuts, LDL, pistachios
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Beating Cancer Back With Exercise
According to Eleanor Walker, a division director from the Henry Ford Hospital, exercise may well be the missing ingredient in cancer care for the longest time. According to Dr. Walker, introducing exercise alongside the usual cancer care offered to patients offers both physical and psychological advantages. It appears that exercise also reduces the side effects [...]
Posted: May 28th, 2010 under Cancer, Exercise.
Tags: blood glucose level, cancer treatment, Exercise
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