Category Archives: Health

Too Much Salt

“Americans are eating as much salt as they did half a century ago–and that;s still way too much, health experts say.  Researchers analyzed 38 studies done between 1957 and 2003 that measured salt in urine, an indicator of how much … Continue reading

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Here’s A Challenge

Some say there is no need for supplementing the diet with vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements.  The Metzenbaum Congressional study revealed that every age group had nutrient deficiencies below the recommended level.  The “no need for supplement” naysayers base their … Continue reading

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What This Blog Is All About

For months now I have been posting info regarding various health and wellness ideas.  I have posted articles about supplementation, cancer, exercise, eating vegetables, anti-aging, resveratrol, benefits of whole grains, stress, sleep, children, etc.  I have featured current studies from … Continue reading

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Be Cautious About Junk Health Science

There is so much junk science available that one has to be more questioning about the study proffered.  Ask some basic questions: How many people were part of the study? How long did the study take? What were the other … Continue reading

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Prevent Colds

“A great way to prevent a cold may be to go for a jog.  Researchers who studied the respiratory health of 1,000 adults for 12 weeks found that those who exercised five or more times a week got fewer that … Continue reading

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Gray Matters

“Older people who walk 72 blocks a week, or roughly 6 to 9 miles, don’t lose as much brain function or gray-matter tissue as seniors who walk less, a study found.  Previous research has shown that brains shrink with age, … Continue reading

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Making Colds Less Common

“A great way to prevent a cold may be to go for a jog.  Researchers who studied the respiratory health of 1,000 adults for 12 weeks found that those who exercised five or more times a week got fewer than … Continue reading

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Benefits of Adding Vitamin D to Our Diet

In this study of over 520,000 participants from 10 western European countries, the results show a strong association between low 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood concentrations and increased risk of colorectal cancer. More research is needed to determine if increasing 25-hydroxyvitamin D … Continue reading

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Intelligent Exercise

“It’s a smart idea for girls to walk to school.  Researchers concluded this after analyzing the test scores of 1,700 teens and then asking them how they got to school.  Girls who walked or biked to school did better on … Continue reading

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Sports Drinks???

“Hard-core endurance athletes like those depicted in sports-drink commercials may need these sugary beverages to support their intensive training.  Nutritionally, though, sports drinks aren’t much difference from sweetened carbonated beverages.  A recent study found that normal teenagers with otherwise excellent … Continue reading

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