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Dietitians Go to War to Put Good Oils Into New Food Pyramid

Dietitians Go to War to Put Good Oils Into New Food Pyramid

FOR years, Australians have been urged to cut their fat intake, but now nutrition experts are calling for polyunsaturated fats such as..

August 10, 2012
Less Than Half US Adults Get Enough Exercise: Report

Less Than Half US Adults Get Enough Exercise: Report

Around 48 percent of all US adults get enough physical activity to improve their health, said a government study released Tuesday...

August 10, 2012
Grating Cheese ‘Cuts Risk of Heart Disease’ Says Food Standards Agency

Grating Cheese ‘Cuts Risk of Heart Disease’ Says Food Standards Agency

Grating cheese rather than slicing it could cut your risk of dying from heart disease, according to the Food Standards Agency. The agency..

July 25, 2012
Turmeric Extract May Protect Heart After Surgery: Thai Study

Turmeric Extract May Protect Heart After Surgery: Thai Study

Extracts from turmeric spice, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may help ward off heart attacks in people who..

May 2, 2012
Walnuts Ranked Top Nut for Heart Health

Walnuts Ranked Top Nut for Heart Health

One simple way to boost your health is to start putting that holiday nutcracker to good use: walnuts, both roasted and raw, are a top nut..

January 9, 2012 with 0 Comments

Food for Kidneys: What’s Good and Bad?

With all the information out there these days, it can be hard to know which foods are good for you and which you should avoid. If you have..

November 15, 2011 with 0 Comments

Study Questions Benefits of Reducing Sodium in Diet

Although cutting back on salt does lower blood pressure, new research finds that it may also increase levels of cholesterol, triglycerides..

November 10, 2011 with 0 Comments

How Are Your Omega-3 Levels?

Scientists are calling for doctors to routinely use a blood-test to check omega-3 levels to help fight diabetes and heart disease. They..

October 30, 2011 with 0 Comments

Dark Chocolate: Half A Bar Per Week May Keep Heart Attack Risk At Bay

Maybe gourmands are not jumping for joy. Probably they would have preferred bigger amounts to support their passion. Though the news is..

October 7, 2011 with 0 Comments

Group Claims 10 Filipinos Die Every Hour From Smoking

Ten Filipinos die every hour due to illnesses caused by smoking and the country loses nearly P500 billion annually in due to health care..

September 17, 2011 with 0 Comments
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