While it might taste good traditional southern cooking has been linked to more heart attacks and stroke. Researchers were trying to determine why Southerners have a 20 percent higher stroke risk and why stroke risk is higher among blacks. “In...
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Belly Fat Increases Mortality
Researchers are showing that belly fat is a predictor of a shortened life expectancy in men and women. In a recent study published in the American College of Cardiology Feb. 2013 the following finding were noted, “In patients with Coronary Artery...
How to Choose Foods That Can Put You in Control of Your Diabetes
When you experience diabetes it seems like you spend a lot of time learning about what not to do and what you cannot eat. Many of the pastas, potatoes and things you may have grown up with have suddenly become not so good for you. It’s important...
Five Simple Things You Can Do To Keep Your Heart Healthy
Did you know there are some simple things you can do to help your heart stay healthy? Here are some suggestions: #1 get a flu shot- This injection cuts your risk for a heart attack by 19% -- even more if you get yours between September and early...
Researchers Examine Myths and Presumptions About Weight Loss
The New England Journal of Medicine recently released findings called Myths, Presumptions and Facts about Obesity. The goal was to review some common myths about obesity and have doctors and nutritionists examined them for factual evidence. Seven...
WHO Releases New Sodium Guidelines
The World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines for sodium intake Friday Jan. 31, 2013. The new guidelines suggest that adults should consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium, or 5 grams of salt, and at least 3,510 mg of potassium per day....