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Study: Overweight People Live Longer
There is more evidence that people who are overweight tend to survive longer than people who are underweight, normal weight or obese.
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:44:34 EST
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Bariatric Surgery Cuts Women's Cancer Risk
Bariatric surgery cuts cancer risk by a "very strong" 42% in obese women -- but not in obese men, a 10-year Swedish study finds.
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:35:14 EST
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Vinegar May Aid in Fat Loss
Ordinary household vinegar -- used to make oil-and-vinegar salad dressings or pickles -- appears to turn on genes that help fight fat, researchers in Japan report.
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:40:03 EST
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Calcium Pills May Not Slow Weight Gain
Taking calcium supplements may not prevent weight gain in overweight or obese people, a new study shows.
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:10:28 EST
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Skip Breakfast, Get Fat
A new study shows that skipping breakfast tricks the brain into thinking you find high-calorie foods more appealing.
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:22:13 EST
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Best Weight Loss Advice You've Never Heard
If "eat less and exercise more" isn’t doing the trick, WebMD offers 9 tips that you’ve probably never heard of that might help you lose that extra weight.
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:49:29 EST
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Contrave: New Weight Loss Drug Advances
Contrave, an experimental weight loss drug that combines the antidepressant Wellbutrin with the addiction drug naltrexone, looks effective in late-stage studies.
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:09:59 EST
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Stealth Health: Get Healthy Without Really Trying
Living healthier doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming, experts say
Tue, 19 May 2009 17:04:39 EST
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Improve your beer IQ
Becoming a professional brewmaster is a lengthy and difficult process. That said, you can easily become your own beer expert and impress your friends, colleagues and family with your beer knowledge by following the advice of Molson brewmaster Ian Douglas, who says the first step to improving your beer IQ is to learn the four [...]
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:18:06 +0000
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Choline deficiency may result in cirrhosis and fatty degeneration of the liver, hardening of the arteries, heart problems, high blood pressure, hemorrhaging kidneys.
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Food of the Month - Peaches
For many of us, favorite summer memories include biting into the sweet, juicy flesh of a peach. Although it's often known as the state fruit of Georgia (which proudly displays a peach on the state license plate), peaches originate from China, where they were featured in ancient texts and paintings. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_peaches.shtml
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:28:12 EST
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Out of School and Into the Kitchen: Cooking with Kids
As the end of the school year nears, many families focus on summer activities to keep the kids occupied. If you're still looking for ideas, how about getting them into the kitchen to cook? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_cooking.shtml
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:06:10 EST
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Ensure that Your Baby's Food is Safe to Eat
Although a baby's diet is rather limited during the first year, baby food - both homemade and store-bought - has the potential to carry germs that cause illness. Thus, precautions must be taken during preparation and storage to ensure your baby's food is safe to eat. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/baby_foods_storage.shtml
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:30:23 EST
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When Zero Isn't Really Zero: How to Spot Trans Fat in Foods
You hear it over and over: read nutrition labels to know where the trans fat is hiding. However, that is only part of the story. Under FDA guidelines, foods labeled zero trans fat can still have up to 0.49 g trans fat per serving. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/trans_fat_zero.shtml
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:57:01 EST
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Cool Summer Drinks for People with Diabetes
Summer is finally here! Enjoy the return of the warmer months by trying these summer drinks that can fit right in with your diabetes meal plan and keep your taste buds happy. Whether you have a sweet tooth or crave something light and refreshing, you are sure to find a good fit.Fire up the grill! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_summer_drinks.shtml
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:10:03 EST
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