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Fat Is Beautiful
Fat. The word sounds simple. And for many years, fat did seem to be a fairly simple biological proposition. Not anymore. New information demonstrates just how important this much-maligned substance actually is to human life.
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Fat. The word sounds simple. And for many years, fat did seem to be a fairly simple biological proposition. Not anymore. New information demonstrates just how important this much-maligned substance actually is to human life.
Two new breakthroughs, one at Columbia, the other at Harvard, have been announced in Alzheimer’s research. Will this new information save us from the huge costs of Alzheimer’s? Not for a lot longer than we need. And we can’t wait.
Much of the blame for our increasing diabetes numbers is placed on our national obesity epidemic. But many of the “causes” of Type II diabetes are not clear cut. Here’s one you may not be aware of: sleeping less.
Food changes gene expression—directly. Eat a bowl of rice and you can turn off genes controlling cholesterol synthesis. Other foods affect us in different and surprising ways. You’ve been eating genetic information—probably all your life.
Are you always resting because you’re short of breath? Do you find that you have trouble with simple, daily activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries or gardening? If this sounds like you, your lungs could be trying to tell you something.
Many people don’t have prolonged insomnia—just periods where they sleep badly, for one night or a few. They often feel lousy the next day—and worry that insomnia might get worse. So here’s a few techniques to help overcome a bad night’s sleep.
Can America come back? Yes—as it always has. The capacity for regeneration is inherent in the United States of America. And the same principles which can help reinvent the American economy can be applied to rejuvenate our public and private health.
Can American come back? Yes—as it always has. The capacity for regeneration is inherent in the United States of America. And the same principles which can help reinvent the American economy can be applied to rejuvenate our public and private health.
If you’re not planning on adding “lose weight” to your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re in the minority. In fact, it’s one of the most commonly-made resolutions...but it’s definitely not the only one you should consider making for 2012.
When it comes to fighting arthritis, there’s no arguing with the axiom “move it or lose it.” Movement and physical activity have been proven effective in relieving arthritis pain and, in some cases, delaying the onset of symptoms.
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