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Fruit Juice and Weight Gain

Fruit Juice and Weight Gain

A study by CNN Health found that consumption of fruit juice and weight gain show an association.The publication consisted of a metaanalysis of 17 children’s studies and 25 adults’ studies. On average the consumption of 1 drink (8oz.) of 100% fruit juice per day increased the body mass
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Reducing Risk Factors in young onset Dementia Is effective

Reducing Risk Factors in young onset Dementia Is effective

A new study showed that reducing risk factors in young onset dementia is effective modifying the course of their disease.   The study was about people with young onset dementia where several risk factors were identified.  People can concentrate on modifying these risk factors, which s
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Blueberries and Green Beans are now also Contaminated

Blueberries and Green Beans are now also Contaminated

The United States Department of Agriculture found that blueberries and green beans are now also contaminated with pesticides. Every year the Department of Agriculture tests foods for residual pesticides they publish a list of the 12 most contaminated crops. This list carries the name
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Diets that Fight Inflammation

Diets that Fight Inflammation

Chronic diseases can be improved with diets that fight inflammation. It is chronic inflammation, which is associated with many chronic diseases such as arthritis, psoriasis, asthma, lupus and inflammatory bowel disease. The key to anti-inflammatory diets is an emphasis on fresh vegeta
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Mindful Eating is Desirable

Mindful Eating is Desirable

On Oct. 14th, 2001 CNN published a report to say that mindful eating is desirable. Many people watch television while they eat a meal. This is a big no-no, because you are not concentrating fully on the TV show, and you are also not concentrating on your meal. With mindful eating you
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Foods can Extend or Shorten Life

Foods can Extend or Shorten Life

Introduction A new study pointed out how foods can extend or shorten life. The authors described a health nutritional index, which tells whether a food item prolongs life or shortens it. A hot dog for example can take 36 minutes off your life expectancy. On the other hand, a helping o
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Red Meat Can Give You Heart Attacks

Red Meat Can Give You Heart Attacks

A recent study from Oxford University showed that red meat can give you heart attacks. Specifically, the researchers conducted a metaanalysis of 1.4 million people and followed them for over 30 years. They found that 50 Grams (1.75 ounces) of unprocessed red meat including beef, pork
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps Patients with Obesity to Lose Weight

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps Patients with Obesity to Lose Weight

Notably, a new study showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy helps patients with obesity to lose weight. This was published here and is based on a publication in Frontiers in Nutrition. 43 patients were randomized to one of these 3 groups: Education and health group (EH group) A phys
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Olive Oil and Other Beneficial Foods

Olive Oil and Other Beneficial Foods

The Mediterranean diet has long been known to include olive oil and other beneficial foods. These foods consist of lots of vegetables, fruit and fish. I has also become common knowledge that it decreases the risk of some cancers, high cholesterol, diabetes and to prevent heart attacks
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Should I Eat Breakfast or Fast?

Should I Eat Breakfast or Fast?

With all the dieting advice around, the question is, should I eat breakfast or fast? Some people who do intermittent fasting eat for 10 hours and fast for 14 hours. On this diet plan you are finishing your dinner at 7PM, skip breakfast and have a brunch at 11 AM the following morning
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