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A Vegan Diet Is Beneficial for Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

| May 27, 2015 Comment

A Vegan Diet Is Beneficial for Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy – A small study found that a vegan diet can help alleviate the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy and may prevent the loss of limbs. Diabetes can lead to diabetic neuropathy, a serious complication in which high blood sugar can impede blood circulation and damage nerve […]

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Researchers Identify Factors Leading to Celiac Disease

| May 27, 2015 Comment

Researchers Identify Factors Leading to Celiac Disease – A new study from Sweden has identified factors that may cause the development of celiac disease, which include type 1 diabetes, maternal celiac disease, sex of the child, and perinatal factors. Celiac disease is characterized by gas, bloating, malabsorption of food, weight-loss and other digestive issues. The […]

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Encouraging News about Americans’ Triglyceride Levels

| May 8, 2015 Comment

Encouraging News about Americans’ Triglyceride Levels – According to a new federal study, the number of people with high triglyceride levels dropped considerably in the past ten years. Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) in your blood, and high levels can put your heart health at risk, and may also cause type 2 diabetes […]

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High Levels of Vitamin D Not Toxic

| May 8, 2015 Comment

High Levels of Vitamin D Not Toxic – A new study, published in the May issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, found that vitamin D supplements, even when consumed in large doses don’t cause any side effects. High vitamin D levels are known to cause hypercalcemia or high blood calcium levels, resulting in weakness, vomiting, […]

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Sugar and Carbs Are to Blame for Obesity

| April 23, 2015 Comment

Sugar and Carbs Are to Blame for Obesity – If you think you can exercise your way to normal weight, think again! In an editorial published in the the British Journal of Sports Medicine, experts point out that a diet that has excessive carbohydrates and sugar is responsible for the current obesity epidemic in Western […]

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Wellness centers at Work Can Cut Health Care Costs and Improve Employee Health

| March 27, 2015 Comment

Wellness centers at Work Can Cut Health Care Costs and Improve Employee Health, according to a new study by Mayo Clinic. For the study, researchers at Mayo Clinic used data from 3,199 members who were continuously enrolled in their wellness center,  the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center (DAHLC), for three years. They then measured changes in […]

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FDA Approves New Device for Treating Obesity

| January 14, 2015 Comment

FDA Approves New Device for Treating Obesity – EnteroMedics Inc has come up with a new device for treating obesity which has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The device is called Maestro Rechargeable System, and it helps control hunger and satiety by by targeting the nerve pathway between the brain and […]

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Foods to Eliminate from Your Diet

| January 12, 2015 Comment

Foods to Eliminate from Your Diet – Here’s a list to keep in mind if you want to eat healthy and lose weight. Refined sugars – are hidden in the breads and packaged foods you eat regularly and can be very bad for you. Processed foods – are not real foods and cause various health […]

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The Truths about Celebrity Fad Diets

The Truths about Celebrity Fad Diets

| December 22, 2014 Comment

The Truths about Celebrity Fad Diets – Host Judy Greer and health coach Carey Peters discuss some of the oddest celebrity fad diets: what works and what doesn’t? The Baby Food diet was created by celebrity trainer, Tracy Anderson. It includes 14 servings of baby food, such as pureed vegetables and fruits, and a healthy […]

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Miranda Lambert Talks Weight Loss, Likes Not ‘Jiggling’

Miranda Lambert Talks Weight Loss, Likes Not ‘Jiggling’

| December 9, 2014 Comment

Miranda Lambert Talks Weight Loss, Likes Not ‘Jiggling’ – Miranda Lambert speaks out about her weight loss, and says that it’s nice to “not jiggle” when parading on stage in front of thousands of people. But, she’s still mostly focused on keeping true to her music.

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US Food Makers Surpass Calorie-Cutting Pledge

US Food Makers Surpass Calorie-Cutting Pledge

| September 22, 2014 Comment

US Food Makers Surpass Calorie-Cutting Pledge – Sixteen large food and beverage companies in the United States that committed to cut calories in their products far surpassed their target.

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Healthy Snacks to Avoid if Dieting

| July 30, 2014 Comment

Not all healthy snacks are made equal – here are some healthy snacks you might want to avoid if dieting. Dried fruit are often recommended as healthy, but nutritionists point out that once the water is removed,  what’s left are more calories and sugar than you would want.  A quarter cup of raisins contains as […]

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