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The Truth About Long-Term Weight Loss Part 1 2008-05-23 18:59:13 You should know that the odds are against you. Most people who lose weight gain it all back. But this doesn’t mean that you are destined to become such a statistic. There are people who do experience long-term weight-loss success. To be one of them, you need to realize that it is possible to keep the weight off—and even to lose more. But since it may be difficult at times, you need to be reali Read more:Truth
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Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 8 2008-05-24 19:52:30 Relying on sunscreen to save you from skin cancerWhy is this healthy habit a bust? Because you’re probably doing it wrong. According to Dr. Francesca Fusco, spokeswoman for the Skin Cancer Foundation, people tend to not use enough sunscreen or use it consistently or use it early enough in life; they also often aren’t using a sunscreen that’s truly effective. Some of her tips for proper use i
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 7 2008-05-24 19:51:56 Buying “all-natural” health productsCertain natural health products and supplements might have some value, but the label “all-natural” doesn’t necessarily mean “safe.” Don’t feel too bad if you’ve leapt to that conclusion, though. It’s such a common mistake that the Canadian National Health Network began an education program aimed at making sure consumers were aware of the risk
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 6 2008-05-24 19:51:28 Drinking eight glasses of water a dayAdmit it, this is one healthy habit that’s a royal pain. Luckily, it’s also completely unnecessary. For some people, eight glasses a day might actually be far too much, leading to sodium deficiencies and potentially life-threatening water intoxication, caused by kidneys not being able to keep up the intake of liquids. In 2002, a kidney specialist tried, in
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 5 2008-05-24 19:48:51 Taking antioxidant supplementsThey’re supposed to reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease and even diminish the effects of aging, but, if you take antioxidants as a pill or some other drug-like form, chances are they aren’t doing anything at all. The basic idea behind the hype is that antioxidants, chemicals found in fruits and vegetables, can help reduce damage to various parts of your b
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 4 2008-05-24 19:46:53 Trusting your eyesight to carrotsIf you think these vegetables will improve your vision, think again. While carrots do contain vitamin A, which is a major player in keeping your eyes working properly, you really only need a small amount of it—and no matter how much vitamin A you consume, it’s not going to magically eliminate your need for glasses. In fact, if you eat too much vitamin A, you ca
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 3 2008-05-24 19:44:59 Following a low-fat dietSignificantly cutting the fat in your diet is supposed to lead to weight loss, cancer prevention and a healthier heart. Turns out, those promises might just be empty intellectual calories. In 2006, the Women’s Health Initiative—a several-billion dollar, eight-year study of the effects of low-fat diets—finally came to an end. The results were shocking. Not only did the
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 2 2008-05-24 19:44:30 Sitting up straightAccording to a study presented in 2006 at the annual conference for the Radiological Society of North America, so-called “perfect” posture might actually be contributing to back pain. Go ahead, call your mom and gloat. But make sure you get your facts right. When this story first came out last November, many newspapers incorrectly reported that slouching was the better way t
Healthy Habits That Aren't Part 1 2008-05-24 19:42:39 Using anti-bacterial soapYou may be tempted to take a biological jackhammer to every microbe that dare touch your family, but the fact is there’s a lot we don’t know about the long-term effects of common, household use of anti-bacterials. According to the Centers for Disease Control, these chemicals have been shown, in the lab, to kill off only weak bacteria—leaving the tougher ones to repro
Best Ways to Bump Up Your 'Good' Cholesterol Part 3 2008-05-24 19:37:52 Medication TherapyNiacin, which is also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3. This is by far our best therapy for raising HDL levels. Studies have shown increases of 20 percent to 35 percent. Unfortunately, every rose has its thorn, and niacin has a big one called side effects (flushing, racing heart, etc). We often prescribe low doses in the beginning to minimize these effects. (There is also a Read more:Cholesterol
Best Ways to Bump Up Your 'Good' Cholesterol Part 2 2008-05-24 19:37:26 Cut back on simple carbohydrates. Cakes, cookies and highly processed cereals and breads are high-glycemic foods that can lower your HDL and raise the levels of another fat in your bloodstream, triglycerides.Drink alcohol in moderation, with a caveat! Alcohol should not be considered medicine—if you don't drink, don't start—but some studies have found mild alcohol consumption (one drink per da Read more:Cholesterol
Best Ways to Bump Up Your 'Good' Cholesterol Part 1 2008-05-24 19:36:55 HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) helps to prevent our arteries from becoming blocked due to LDL (the bad cholesterol). It does this by "hauling" away the excess cholesterol lining the walls of our blood vessels, then bringing it back to the liver for reprocessing. This in turn helps to keep our arteries clear from a sticky build-up. And, if your levels of HDL are high enough (a level of 40 a Read more:Cholesterol
5 Foods that Feed Cholesterol Part 3 2008-05-24 19:33:56 Baked goodsMany manufacturers of packaged cookies and cakes have eliminated trans fats from their recipes, but check the nutrition labels to be sure. But all baked goods—even those that are homemade—are high in saturated fats, thanks to the butter and shortening. Since no one wants to give up dessert completely, eat high-fat baked goods only occasionally, opting more often for low-fat sweets l Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods that Feed Cholesterol Part 2 2008-05-24 19:33:22 Processed meatsBacon, sausage, liverwurst and the like are also wonderful sources of artery-clogging saturated fat. Look for lower-fat options, like bacon and sausage made from turkey and other lean protein sources.Fast-food friesEven worse than saturated fats are the dreaded trans fats. “You might as well take a gun and shoot yourself!” says Dorfman. The main source of trans fats are partiall Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods that Feed Cholesterol Part 1 2008-05-24 19:31:28 There’s no denying that a healthy diet is the first line of defense against rising cholesterol. “If you eat a predominantly plant-based diet—with lots of fruits and vegetables plus some fish—you are on the right track to keeping your cholesterol at a healthy level,” says Lisa Dorfman, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. That said, certain so-call Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods That Fight Cholesterol Part 5 2008-05-24 19:29:16 SoySoybeans, soy nuts and edamame, plus any products made from soy (like tofu, soymilk, etc.) can help to reduce the production of new cholesterol. A little can go a long way—aim for about 25 grams of soy protein a day (the amount in a cup of edamame). And those who are at an increased risk of breast or prostate cancer may want to skip it since too much of soy’s phyto-estrogens can act similar Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods That Fight Cholesterol Part 4 2008-05-24 19:27:56 Red wineNot everything that’s good for you has to feel virtuous. A glass of red wine, which contains flavanols, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help lower cholesterol and stave off heart disease. But in this case, more is definitely not better. “For women, the recommendation is one drink a day and for men it’s two,” says Bonci. More than that will, literally, d Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods That Fight Cholesterol Part 3 2008-05-24 19:26:21 FishOmega-3 fatty acids are widely considered to be the best of the “good” fats, and the best place to find them is in fish—especially fatty fishes like salmon, halibut and tuna. According to Dorfman of the ADA, you want to get 1.5 to 3 grams per day of omega-3. A 4-ounce piece of salmon will give you close to 3 grams, and you can also get these fatty acids from walnuts and flaxseed (two tab Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods That Fight Cholesterol Part 2 2008-05-24 19:24:32 OatmealYou’ve seen the commercials with people proclaiming dramatic drops in their cholesterol numbers thanks to a daily serving of this hot cereal. Those great results are due to the high levels of soluble fiber found in oatmeal. “The soluble fiber binds to the bile acids that are the precursor to the development of cholesterol and help flush it out,” explains Bonci. It doesn’t matter how Read more:Cholesterol
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5 Foods That Fight Cholesterol Part 1 2008-05-24 19:22:55 There’s no denying that a healthy diet is the first line of defense against rising cholesterol. “If you eat a predominantly plant-based diet—with lots of fruits and vegetables plus some fish—you are on the right track to keeping your cholesterol at a healthy level,” says Lisa Dorfman, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. That said, certain so-call Read more:Cholesterol
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Can Eating Oranges Save Your Skin? 2008-05-24 19:20:01 Vitamin C may help you look younger.Searching for a way to look young for your age? Hit the produce aisle, suggests new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I (NHANES I)—a survey that asks people to quantify how often they eat various foods—researchers from Unilever linked consuming plenty of vitamin C- Read more:Oranges
To Tan or Not to Tan? Part 6 2008-05-24 19:18:21 Does tanning cause cancer?“It’s burning that really contributes to skin cancer, which is why we think that tanning beds are safer than the sun,” says Longwell. “You can get moderate exposure in a controlled environment.” It’s true that burns are associated with increased risk of melanoma. In fact, a single severe sunburn in childhood can double your risk of developing melanoma as an ad
To Tan or Not to Tan? Part 5 2008-05-24 19:17:59 Can you get “addicted” to tanning?“Researchers have looked at tanning behavior and seen a link with other addicting-type behaviors,” says Cohen. “There is an endorphin rush associated with UV exposure. Plus, I think there’s a sense of wanting to feel like you’re getting your money’s worth.” According to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, all
To Tan or Not to Tan? Part 4 2008-05-24 19:17:38 Indoor vs. outdoor sunAccording to Longwell, one of the ITA’s goals is “to make sure people aren’t scared off or misled by bad information.” Among that “bad information,” she cites an oft-quoted statistic that tanning beds are up to 15 times stronger than the sun’s rays. She says that that statistic was gleaned from one study of one bed, and that it is not indicative of most currentl
To Tan or Not to Tan? Part 3 2008-05-24 19:17:07 Getting your vitamin DStudies linking vitamin D with decreased rates of bones fractures, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure, and various types of cancer, have further complicated the controversy over whether tanning is good or bad for you. And there is plenty of compelling evidence that getting more vitamin D is a positive thing. An article published this year in Proceedings of the
To Tan or Not to Tan? Part 2 2008-05-24 19:16:31 Here, both sides weigh in on some of the most hotly contested issues in the tanning debate.The base tan controversyIt is the position of the ITA that regular, moderate use of tanning beds is a good thing—especially if that “base tan” prevents you from burning. “Going in every day for a week—for very short periods of time—before going on vacation is going to protect your body from that
Happiness - 5 Steps To Happiness Now 2008-05-26 18:34:43 People who are sick typically seek better health; and people who aren't sick typically seek wealth rather than health. But everyone wishes to be happy. Sick people are not happy people; they want to feel better - to be well and happy. And, a great many people seek money, or riches, because they are under the impression that money can buy them happiness, or that "rich people" are happy people. But
5 Qualities Of Happy People 2008-05-26 18:32:54 If there's one thing that we all seek - it's happiness. I've never met a person who has told me they didn't want to be happy, have you? When I do individual therapy, I have the opportunity to sit down with people as they present their concerns to me - whatever they may be. They usually seek therapy because they're experiencing some level of emotional distress - and are fundamentally unhappy. I've Read more:Happy
5 Things You Can Do TODAY To Get Happier! 2008-05-26 18:31:57 Studies show that money can buy happiness, but only until the point where you have enough to cover expenses for food, shelter, health care, and transportation. After that, more money brings diminishing returns. So, where to put your energy and resources if you want to maximize your happiness?1. INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH - Health is a prerequisite to happiness. In other words, You can't be happy if you
Why Men Pull Away After Sleeping With You 2008-05-26 18:28:15 t's a frustrating idea for many women, but you've seen it happen time and again. A man meets a woman, and they start dating. The relationship grows deeper fairly quickly until it culminates in the bedroom.But just as everything seems to be going incredibly well, the man abruptly starts being distant as soon as the woman discusses getting into a deeper relationship. The relationship then dwindles i Read more:Sleeping
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