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06/30/2008
Fast food chains drop trans fat to meet New York City ban. Many plan to continue on to a national roll-out. |
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06/30/2008
For older adults, motivation to stay active comes in many forms. |
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06/30/2008
New estimates show diabetes affects 24 million. |
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06/30/2008
More employers give healthy living gift cards. |
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06/30/2008
U.S. program targets obesity at grassroots level. |
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06/30/2008
Death risk climbs as waist circumference grows. |
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06/30/2008
Healthy eating may extend women's lives. |
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06/22/2008
Lifestyle counseling reduces heart risk. |
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06/22/2008
Healthy lifestyle key to "successful aging". |
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06/22/2008
Big, well-balanced breakfast aids weight loss. |
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06/22/2008
Healthy lifestyle triggers genetic changes. |
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06/22/2008
Take it slow to keep hot-weather workouts safe. |
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06/15/2008
Death risk charts put smoking harm in perspective. |
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06/15/2008
Alzheimer’s overtakes diabetes as the sixth leading cause of death. (See Dr. Aldana’s book ‘The Culprit and the Cure’ for information on preventing both.) |
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06/15/2008
Neighborhood environments may impact residents' weight. |
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06/15/2008
Diabetes intervention needs to be weight-focused (cause), not glucose-focused (result). |
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06/15/2008
Teen obesity tied to death risks in middle-age. |
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06/13/2008
Do more, talk less to help heavy teens slim down. |
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06/13/2008
Mediterranean diet may ward off type 2 diabetes. |
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06/13/2008
Kids drinking more sugary drinks and juice. |
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06/13/2008
Risk factors for eating disorders vary by gender. |
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06/13/2008
Obesity tough on the knees and men's hips. |
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06/01/2008
U.S. top 16 fittest cities. |
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06/01/2008
Many ignorant of heart attack signs. |
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06/01/2008
Child obesity epidemic seen leveling off. Risks are still high with 32% overweight and 16% obese. |
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06/01/2008
Community-based weight loss programs ok with teens. |
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06/01/2008
Mediterranean diet may help stop diabetes. |
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06/01/2008
U.S. health insurers pitch policy changes including chronic disease prevention. |
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05/25/2008
Erectile dysfunction a strong harbinger of heart trouble. (No surprise, as both are vascular in nature.) |
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05/25/2008
Chronic diseases have become the top cause of deaths globally. |
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05/25/2008
McDonald's goes to "zero trans fats" in fries and some other items. (Make healthier fast food decisions with Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Guide.) |
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05/25/2008
Lifestyle changes can keep diabetes at bay for years. |
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05/25/2008
Excess drinking boosts cardiovascular disease risk. |
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05/25/2008
Peer-led program helps keep kids smoke-free. |
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05/20/2008
Lesson from Switzerland: Get up, get out and hike. |
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05/19/2008
U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high. 'Silent' blood vessel disease. |
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05/19/2008
Exercise may cut premenopausal breast cancer risk. |
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05/19/2008
Ads touting dairy for weight loss are misleading. |
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05/19/2008
Governments need to tackle obesity like smoking. |
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05/19/2008
France reports leveling childhood obesity rates. Healthier diet programs and school vending machine ban are paying off. |
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05/19/2008
Drugs alone don't lower heart disease risks for overweight americans. |
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05/19/2008
Heart disease starts early in life. |
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05/19/2008
Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders. |
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05/19/2008
Diet, exercise tied to cancer survivor well-being. Only 5% of survivors follow recommendations. |
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05/11/2008
Retail chains starting to take smokes off the shelves. |
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05/11/2008
Irregular sleep linked to obesity in new government study. |
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05/11/2008
Pregnant womens' high normal blood sugar is risky. |
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05/11/2008
Women who quit smoking lower heart risks quickly. |
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05/11/2008
Obesity-related inflammation boosts heart risks. |
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05/11/2008
Frequent weight loss may weaken men's bones. |
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05/11/2008
To avoid dimentia, watch your weight. |
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05/04/2008
Gestational diabetes linked to pre-pregnancy weight. |
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05/04/2008
Too few cancer survivors pursue healthy lifestyles. |
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05/04/2008
Asthma attacks worsened by obesity. |
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05/04/2008
Governor of Wisconsin's Summit on Healthy Worksites. Watch Dr. Aldana's keynote--synchronized video and slides. |
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04/30/2008
Number of pregnant diabetics rises sharply as Americans pack on the pounds. |
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04/30/2008
Overweight warning: more than exercise needed. New study challenges previous findings. |
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04/28/2008
Bad economy, bad diet? In times of duress, minding your health is more critical than ever. |
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04/28/2008
Poor lifestyle contributes to worsening life expectancy for a large segment of U.S. population. |
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04/28/2008
Large waist may raise chronic disease risk for women. |
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04/28/2008
Aerobic exercise may shield aging brain. |
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04/28/2008
Aerobic exercise helps turn back biological clock. |
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04/28/2008
Heart disease risks already present in overweight teens. Fighting obesity in the years before adulthood is essential. |
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04/20/2008
Smoking, drinking increase Alzheimer's risk. |
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04/20/2008
NYC's calories-on-menus law upheld. (We recommend the Fast Food Nutrition Guide--helpful before walking into most fast food restaurants wherever you are; click on Order Books link above.) |
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04/20/2008
Fruits, veggies could reduce heart attacks, strokes. |
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04/20/2008
Healthy diet means better school performance. |
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04/20/2008
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk. |
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04/20/2008
Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors. |
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04/20/2008
High mid-life cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk. |
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04/20/2008
School nutrition policy can prevent obesity. |
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04/20/2008
Exercise could cut risk of mild cognitive impairment. |
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04/14/2008
Maternal exercise benefits mother and infant. |
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04/14/2008
High blood pressure hard on the aging brain. |
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04/14/2008
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk. |
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04/14/2008
School environment can curb kids' weight gain. |
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04/14/2008
Excess fat around the waist may increase death risk for women, even with normal weight. |
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04/07/2008
Sleeping too much, too little speeds weight gain. |
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04/07/2008
Research debunks health value of guzzling water. |
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04/06/2008
Home defibrillators? Best way to survive cardiac arrest is to not have it in the first place. |
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04/06/2008
Diabetes face doubled risk of heart attack. |
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04/06/2008
It's never too late to get active. |
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04/06/2008
Walkable towns curb obesity. |
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04/06/2008
House panel backs bill giving FDA tobacco power. 400,000 deaths annually. |
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04/06/2008
Fitness impacts type 2 diabetes risk. |
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04/06/2008
Is supplement use justified with chronic disease? The primary message should be to promote a healthy diet. |
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04/06/2008
More than 1/2 of normal-weight Americans have an unhealthy percentage of body fat. |
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03/23/2008
18% of all boomers expected to develop Alzheimer's. (Read Dr. Aldana's "The Culprit and the Cure" for information on the prevention of Alzheimer's.) |
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03/23/2008
Most heart disease patients not active enough. |
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03/23/2008
Healthy diet may help kids pass tests. |
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03/23/2008
Belly fat booms when activity stops. |
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03/17/2008
Walk it out: It doesn't take many steps to see benefits. |
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03/17/2008
Obesity cancels health advantage of affluent, educated. |
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03/17/2008
Study: Check with counselor monthly to keep weight off. |
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03/17/2008
Obesity tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk. |
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03/17/2008
Overweight women have worse breast cancer. |
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03/09/2008
Depression, anxiety tied to unhealthy habits. |
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03/09/2008
Fat accumulation: a key factor in diabetes risk. |
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03/09/2008
Workouts boost function of insulin-making cells. |
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03/09/2008
Quantity and frequency of drinking influence mortality risk. |
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03/09/2008
Restricting TV and computer time helps kids lose weight. |
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03/09/2008
School-based program has modest effect on girls' exercise levels. |
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03/03/2008
Cancer risk up in Japanese women exposed to smoke. |
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03/03/2008
Rise in midlife stroke in women linked to obesity. |
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03/03/2008
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure. |
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03/03/2008
New York using "green carts" in latest obesity fight. |
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03/03/2008
Feeling tired? Exercise a little. |
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03/03/2008
Vitamin pills don't cut lung cancer risk. |
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02/24/2008
Strokes triple among middle-age women compared to a decade ago. Obesity cited. |
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02/24/2008
Salty snacks linked to childhood weight. |
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02/24/2008
Being moderately fit can lower stroke risk. |
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02/24/2008
Stroke risk higher in U.S. than Europe. Americans have more preventable risk factors. |
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02/20/2008
Heart attacks drop after Italy's smoking ban. |
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02/20/2008
Autopsies of young people forecast surge in U.S. heart disease. |
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02/20/2008
Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change. |
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02/20/2008
British researchers link obesity to more cancers. |
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02/20/2008
Metabolic syndrome in kids likely to persist into adulthood. |
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02/20/2008
Many snack foods have gone "trans-fat free". |
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02/20/2008
High BMI linked to death from stroke. |
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02/20/2008
Whole grains may curb belly fat. |
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02/10/2008
Good night's sleep is no slumber party for smokers. |
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02/10/2008
Tobacco could kill 1 billion people this century. |
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02/10/2008
Reduced exercise capacity linked to heart ailments and death. |
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02/03/2008
Exercise keeps you younger, study finds. |
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02/03/2008
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm and lack of nutrition information. (May we suggest Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Nutrition Guide.) |
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02/03/2008
Study backs value of U.S. state anti-smoking plans. |
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02/03/2008
Serious complications and costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the U.S. |
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02/03/2008
Antioxidants overall won't reduce cancer risk. |
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02/03/2008
China lifestyle changes cause sharp rise in strokes. |
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01/27/2008
Cities study dearth of healthy food. |
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01/27/2008
Diabetes costs USA more than wars, disasters. |
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01/27/2008
Walking an hour a week cuts colon cancer risk. |
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01/27/2008
Exercise sharply cuts older men's death rate. |
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01/27/2008
Red meat consumption linked to metabolic syndrome and heart disease. |
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01/20/2008
'Surrogate' research goals may confuse patients. Cholesterol-lowering drug results called into question. |
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01/20/2008
'Fix-me-up-doc' attitude getting riskier: heart attack patients have longer ER wait. |
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01/20/2008
Small brain bleeds--another reason to avoid or correct high blood pressure. |
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01/20/2008
At-home walking regimen boosts fitness. |
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01/20/2008
Mediterranean diet wards off asthma, allergy in offspring. |
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01/20/2008
Depression, obesity coexist in many middle-aged women. |
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01/20/2008
More evidence exercise helps arthritis sufferers. |
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01/20/2008
School lunch portion control cuts calories. |
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01/13/2008
Exercise eases some menopause symptoms. |
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01/13/2008
Our brains need all the lifestyle improvement help they can get. |
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01/13/2008
Americans opt for healthy eating, not diets. (Consider Dr. Aldana's Fast Food Book to make eating out healthy and simple.) |
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01/13/2008
Regular physical activity helps teens avoid obesity. |
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01/13/2008
Family meals may lower teen girls' eating disorder risk. |
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01/13/2008
A few extra pounds may harm kids' heart health. |
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01/13/2008
U.S. worst in preventable death ranking of leading industrialized nations. |
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01/10/2008
Healthy habits may add 14 years. |
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01/10/2008
Money spent on health programs benefits employers. Read this interview of Dr. Aldana and some of his colleagues. |
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12/31/2007
Parents of obese children are often in denial over weight. |
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12/31/2007
Diabetes risk is more nurture than nature. |
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12/31/2007
Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia. |
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12/31/2007
Walking packs huge health punch, study confirms. |
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12/31/2007
TV can raise blood pressure in obese children. |
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12/31/2007
Obesity hurts a woman's chances of conception. |
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12/20/2007
Studies show how fruit and vegetables reduce cancer. |
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12/20/2007
Sharp increase in childhood obesity may reduce life expectancy at mid-century by as much as all cancers combined. |
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12/20/2007
Obese pregnant women are more at risk of dying. |
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12/20/2007
Knowing heart risk may prompt healthy change. |
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12/12/2007
Red, processed meat linked to certain cancers. |
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12/12/2007
Smoking raises risk of type II diabetes. |
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12/12/2007
Monthly fasting may help heart. |
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12/12/2007
High blood pressure tied to dementia. |
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12/12/2007
Good physical functioning tied to lower stroke risk. |
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12/12/2007
Mediterranean diet lenghens Americans' lives. (Consider the Stop & Go Fast Food Guide to help with healthy eating.) |
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11/29/2007
More young women are dying from heart disease. |
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11/29/2007
Primary care program improves care and quality of life of heart disease patients. |
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11/29/2007
Being fat is still unhealthy, experts warn. |
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11/29/2007
Energy drinks risky for people with heart problems, high blood pressure. |
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11/29/2007
Obesity found to lead to disability. |
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11/29/2007
Heart risks detected by age 7 in overweight kids. |
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11/29/2007
Alcohol, caffeinated energy drinks dangerous mix. |
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11/29/2007
Without enough sleep, children gain weight. |
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11/29/2007
Artery disease rises among U.S. women. |
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11/29/2007
Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride scuttled by obesity. Click the link, then look for "Kai Ryssdal's final note" lower in the first column. |
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11/29/2007
Quality of life is key to cancer survival. |
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11/29/2007
Normal weight lower in rheumatoid arthritis patients. |
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11/29/2007
Most heart attacks in women are preventable. |
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11/29/2007
Whole grain cereals cut heart failure risk. |
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11/29/2007
Obesity becoming a global problem. |
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11/29/2007
Adult weight gain raises breast cancer risk. |
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11/29/2007
Sleep deprivation may raise women's blood pressure. |
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11/29/2007
Aspirin might not be useful to women to prevent heart attacks. |
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11/29/2007
Most Britons could be obese by 2050. Report calls for radical and dramatic interventions. |
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11/29/2007
States reported to be failing as women's diabetes and obesity continue to climb. |
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11/29/2007
Exercise improves seniors' balance, reducing the risk of falls and fractures. |
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11/29/2007
Obesity biggest risk for colon cancer in women. |
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11/29/2007
Anti-dimentia drugs effective over long term. (Related to this, see Dr. Aldana's book "The Culprit and the Cure" for information on preventing Alzheimer's.) |
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11/29/2007
Metabolic syndrome is the new buzzword in Japan where 30% of adult males are overweight. |
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11/29/2007
Chronic disease a taboo subject even though it's estimated 157 million in U.S. will be afflicted by 2020. |
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11/29/2007
Eating lots of high glycemic-index foods increases risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. NAFLD impacts 1/3 of obese children and 2/3rds of obese adults. |
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11/29/2007
Low-fat diet cuts ovarian cancer risk. |
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11/29/2007
Job strain increases risk of heart disease and its recurrence. |
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11/29/2007
Widespread weight loss may reap health benefits. Cuban economic crisis yields some positive outcomes. |
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11/29/2007
Bad relationships can boost the risk of heart disease. |
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11/29/2007
Elderly don't know stroke signs according to study. |
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09/14/2007
Mediterranean diet may benefit arthritis sufferers. |
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09/14/2007
One third of adults have abused alcohol. Few are treated. |
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09/14/2007
Eating disorders may disrupt menstruation, increase osteoporosis risk, and may impair fertility. |
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09/14/2007
Burger King sets 2008 target for move to trans fat-free oil. |
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09/14/2007
Insurance rewards healthy workers |
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09/14/2007
Higher breast cancer risk in western diet. Adopt sensible eating habits rather than looking for a silver bullet food, vitamin or supplement. |
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09/14/2007
Some citrus sodas pack bigger caffeine punch than cola. Article compares caffeine content of various soft drinks, coffee and tea. |
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09/14/2007
Exercise may create new blood vessels in the heart. |
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09/14/2007
Sleep apnea linked to metabolic syndrome in teens. |
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09/14/2007
Heart attacks tumble after Irish smoking ban. |
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09/14/2007
Smokers have higher risk of dimentia. |
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09/14/2007
Exercise improves survival after heart procedure. |
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09/14/2007
Ranks of those in U.S. with no health insurance rise even as percentage living below poverty level drops. |
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09/14/2007
Americans skipping more sleep for a bunch of reasons. Sleep deprivation linked to serious health problems including obesity. |
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09/14/2007
High-fructose corn syrup in sodas and foods increases risk of diabetes. |
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09/14/2007
High blood sugar in pregnant women linked to obesity risk for their kids. |
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09/14/2007
Chewing tobacco not a safe alternative to smoking. |
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09/14/2007
Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids. |
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09/14/2007
Obesity rates climb in most states. Not one state showed a decline. The latest survey included children for the first time. |
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09/14/2007
Dunkin' Donuts going almost trans-fat free by mid-October. It's a significant improvement for a food that's still admittedly white flower, sugar and fat. |
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09/14/2007
Guide to healthy eating for diabetics exposes myths. The article's guide summary comes close to being a summary of Dr. Aldana's book "The Culprit and the Cure". |
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09/14/2007
Oral contraceptives, other factors reduce bone mass. |
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09/14/2007
States seek fed crackdown on energy drinks. Advertisements don't warn of risks of combining alcohol and caffeine. |
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09/14/2007
High blood pressure often un-diagnosed in U.S. kids. |
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09/14/2007
Whole grains may lower odds of high blood pressure. |
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09/14/2007
Presidential panel recognizes food and physical activity's influence on cancer prevention. |
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09/14/2007
Red meat and diets heavy in fatty foods tied to colon cancer return, early death. |
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09/14/2007
Junk food cravings may start in the womb, according to animal study. |
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09/14/2007
Indiana first state fair to ban trans fat. |
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09/14/2007
Diabetics' heart attacks are deadlier. |
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09/14/2007
Few obese adults get treatment plan from docs. Overweight individuals should consider broaching the topic themselves. |
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09/14/2007
Even small pot bellies may be a serious health risk. |
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09/14/2007
Undiagnosed diabetes cases in U.S. appear to be on the decline. |
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09/14/2007
Tape measure, not the scale, is the key to determining heart risk. |
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09/14/2007
Heart disease-fighting antioxidants best in foods as opposed to supplements, according to yet another study. |
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09/14/2007
Early diet advice to kids is critical. Concerns over low saturated fat intake in young children are unfounded. |
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09/14/2007
U.S. slipping down life expectancy rankings. |
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09/14/2007
Obese elementary schoolchildren study a clarion call to school officials. |
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09/14/2007
Podcast description: The 2007 Farm Bill impacts what everyone eats, in the U.S. and overseas. On NPR's Science Friday, the nation's best nutrition and food people discuss how the Fed is largely to blame for many of our nutrition and obesity issues. |
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09/14/2007
Diet foods are probably not a good idea for growing youngsters. |
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09/14/2007
Two angry moms turn upset over junk food in schools, into a movie. |
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09/14/2007
Good news for sedentary people looking for motivation: moderate exercise may beat intense workouts. |
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09/14/2007
Childhood risk factors linked to actual adult heart disease in longest study so far. |
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09/14/2007
Smoking tied to serious pregnancy condition. |
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09/14/2007
Strength training twice a week encouraged by new guidelines. |
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09/14/2007
Just one drink a day raises bowel cancer risk. |
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09/14/2007
Dietary carbs linked to vision loss. |
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09/14/2007
Overweight women at risk of pregnancy complications. |
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09/14/2007
Evidence mounts that mental decline can be influenced by cardiovascular fitness. |
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09/14/2007
Mediterranian diet shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and helps diabetics. |
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09/14/2007
One's weight is 'socially contageous'. |
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09/14/2007
Bulging bellies can be time-bombs for heart disease, regardless of weight or Body Mass Index. |
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09/14/2007
Diet soda linked to increased risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. But no proof yet that diet soda directly increases health risks. |
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09/14/2007
Low 'health literacy' increases patients' chance of death. Providers need to focus on 'translation', and patients on 'health literacy'. |
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09/14/2007
Workplace factors predict long-term disability risk. |
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09/14/2007
Good, old-fashioned diet and exercise might keep you young by reducing insulin in the brain. |
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09/14/2007
Antagonistic people may be at greater risk for heart disease. |
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09/14/2007
Physically active people are less likely to suffer from depression. |
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09/14/2007
Study predicts 75% overweight in US by 2015. |
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09/14/2007
Messages about weight to children must be delivered in a sensitive manner. |
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09/14/2007
Weight lifting helpful for heart disease patients. |
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09/14/2007
Proven Mediterranean Diet gets endorsement from an unusual source. |
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09/14/2007
Trimming the waist may trim diabetes, heart risks. |
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