Salt central to a healthy Mediterranean diet
In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the nations bordering the sea. Olive oil is the anchor of the... more
Protect yourself from the H1N1 virus this flu season
It makes headlines every day – H1N1 and swine flu. If you have questions, you’re not alone. It’s difficult to decipher rumors from facts. While the words “swine flu” and “pandemic flu” are enough to scare adults and children, experts from Everest College’s nursing programs explain what H1N1 is, and offer... more
Cholesterol Crystals Linked To Cardiovascular Attacks
For the first time ever, a Michigan State University researcher has shown cholesterol crystals can disrupt plaque in a patient’s cardiovascular system, causing a heart attack or stroke. The findings by a team led by George Abela, chief of the cardiology division in MSU’s College of Human Medicine, could dramatically shift the way doctors and researchers... more
Alcohol consumption linked to prostate cancer
Men who drink two or more alcoholic drinks a day are 20 per cent more likely to develop prostate cancer, according to an international study co-authored by a University of Victoria researcher. This risk is likely to confuse some men who had previously been told that one to two drinks a day, particularly of red wine, could help protect them from heart... more
Barley may play a role in reducing cardiovascular risk
People who regularly ate barley had a statistically significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, Craig I. Coleman, Pharm.D., and colleagues reported in the “Annals of Family Medicine”. Because previous research had shown that reducing LDL cholesterol is significant in lowering coronary disease risks, the... more
Napping could increase diabetes risk
Taking regular lunchtime siestas could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to research. The study of 16,480 people, found those who napped were 26% more likely to get the condition than those who did not. Several factors which may be behind the link included disrupted night-time sleep and an association between napping and reduced... more
What Is The Mediterranean Diet?
In 1993, the Harvard Medical School released the results of research that studied the diets of those countries bordering on the Mediterranean. Their findings suggested that fat and carbohydrates were NOT the main culprit in obesity and heart disease, but rather that the RIGHT fats and carbohydrates should be the base for a healthy diet. The study pointed... more
About Omega 3 Fish oils
What’s all the fuss about Omega 3 fish oils? What do they do for my body? Answer: Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of fish. However, eating fresh fish is no longer recommended. The mercury levels that are prevalent in almost all fresh fish these days can be very detrimental to your health. However, companies have manufactured... more
Delicious Ways to Reduce Cholesterol Without Drugs
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that is present in the cell membranes of body tissues and is carried in the blood plasma. It is a sterol; a combination of alcohol and steroid and is also called atherosclerotic plaque. The body requires cholesterol in order to form and sustain cell membranes, help with the production of bile and aid the metabolism... more
Diet and Exercising for Weight Loss
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general... more