Once in awhile, medical study reports are so interesting and so compelling that the reader simply cannot wait to share the news. Here’s an example, via the European Society of Cardiology. We’ve undoubtedly all heard about the maxim “Laughter is the best medicine.” Norman Cousins, the late author, wrote several books about his experiences as [...]
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In yet further support of what we undoubtedly already knew, two lines of thought about cardiac disease and nutrition have emerged lately in the press. The story that got more media attention by far was former President Clinton’s embrace of the vegan lifestyle. Of course, Clinton is widely remembered for his fondness for junk and [...]
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While bacon is not for everyone, let’s face it, it’s a pretty popular food item that we as Americans have a slight obsession with! Now, a new study is linking not only bacon, but sausage, hot dogs, and deli meats with an increase in heart disease. More importantly, it may not even be for the [...]
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When most people think of calcium they think about how it strengthens our bones and helps our teeth remain healthy. It may even be beneficial in weight loss. For the most part, calcium in our bodies is a good thing. However, new research has shown that calcium deposits in our arteries may be an accurate [...]
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It has long been known that sugar is a villain in the world of oral health and that it is largely responsible for a huge diabetes epidemic in the United States, but what many may not know is how sugar negatively impacts our hearts. We have mostly assumed that it was the fat in our [...]
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Do you sit down to a meal and automatically categorize the food on your plate as being a “bad” food or a “good” food? Do you avoid certain dining establishments because the food that is served is full of butter, fat, or grease? Most of us have been conditioned to think that fatty foods raise [...]
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We know that fat plays a role in heart disease, but just which fats are responsible for damaging our cardiovascular system? For many years, it was believed that the saturated fat in that juicy steak was to blame. Then, many researchers and doctors noted that there were good fats, such as the essential fatty acids [...]
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In recent years there has been a big push in the United States for people to adopt a more Mediterranean lifestyle and diet. This concept is based on the fact that many people in the Mediterranean have longer life spans than Americans and have much lower rates of heart disease. Although eating Mediterranean style cuisine [...]
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While the TV commercials seem to be saying that erectile dysfunction (ED) is nothing to worry about and can simply be cured by taking a little blue pill, a new study indicates that ED may be a more serious condition to contend with and is not to be taken so lightly. German researchers have recently [...]
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Most people will admit that they cannot fully engage in their day without a nice cup of coffee. This is further supported by the fact that coffee shops are on every corner and open early and close late. It is also true that coffee, and more importantly, caffeine, may lead to some bad side effects, [...]
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