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Obesity and Cancer- Are They Related?
Obesity and Cancer- Are They Related?
Posted On Jul 25, 2011
Being overweight is not just about how you look in a swimsuit.  In fact, being overweight is deadly.  One out of every 3 cancers diagnosed in the United...
How To Read Food Labels
How To Read Food Labels
Posted On Jul 25, 2011
If you are not already a “label reader”, you are missing out on a simple way to improve your food choices.  Reading labels can help you make better...
Emotional Eating
Emotional Eating
Posted On Jul 25, 2011
What is Emotional Eating? It’s not uncommon for Heather to find herself in front of the television with a bag of chips after a stressful day at...
Vitamin C and Your Health: Should You Take More?
Vitamin C and Your Health: Should You Take More?
Posted On Jul 25, 2011
Vitamin C gets a lot of attention, but what does it do and how much do you need to help you stay healthy? What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic...
Vitamin E and Your Health: Should You Take More?
Vitamin E and Your Health: Should You Take More?
Posted On Jul 25, 2011
Vitamin E is a commonly taken supplement, but do you know what Vitamin E does for your health?  Should you be taking more Vitamin E? What is Vitamin E? ...
What Is Lipoprotein (a)?
What Is Lipoprotein (a)?
Posted On Jul 24, 2011
Lipoprotein (a), (called “lipoprotein little a” by doctors) is a type of cholesterol that is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and...
How do you lower your triglycerides?
How do you lower your triglycerides?
Posted On Jul 24, 2011
What are Triglycerides and Why are they Important? Mary is 57 years old and thought she was in good health, at least until her recent annual doctor’s...
Stroke
Stroke
Posted On Jul 24, 2011
What is a Stroke? Stroke, also known as cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen.  Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of...
Smoking
Smoking
Posted On Jul 24, 2011
Smoking: A Good Way to Get Old (and Dead) Fast In 1964, the Surgeon General concluded that smoking was a major cause of lung cancer.  Since that time, medical...
Heart Disease: Does Weight Loss Lower Your Risk?
Heart Disease: Does Weight Loss Lower Your Risk?
Posted On Jul 24, 2011
What is Heart Disease? The most common type of heart disease is a blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart and causes heart attacks (myocardial...