(JIS): Acting Director of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at the University of the West Indies Professor Marvin Reid, is reiterating the need for persons to pay close attention to the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Speaking in …
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Expectant mothers’ poor diets a risk to their unborn child
… – during pregnancy. “Low vitamin D status has been associated with a wide range of adverse maternal and offspring health outcomes such as impaired glucose tolerance, low birth weight and poor foetal skeletal development,” said the study which was …
a Why do we celebrate Pancake Day? Everything you need to know about Shrove Tuesday
In the chilly weeks after Christmas and Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday offers a beacon of hope on the bleak winter horizon. While many of us will be tucking in to deliciously batter-based meals on Tuesday, it can be easy to forget the tradition behind Pancake Day and what it signifies in the religious calendar.
Give us this day, our daily tree
States across the U.S. celebrate Arbor Day at different times due to differing tree planting seasons. Tennessee celebrates Arbor Day on the first Friday in March , while Kentucky and Virginia celebrates theirs on the last Friday in April .
Salmon is healthy, but wild salmon is healthier than the farmed variety.
… as it antidotes mercury, a toxin that can often be found in seafood.” Farmed salmon is associated with another major health concern: toxicity. Bradshaw cites an independent laboratory test commissioned in 2003 by Environmental Working Group that …
You can rid your life of heartburn
Heartburn can be a thorn in someone’s flesh, especially if it becomes a constant occurrence in one’s life. According to Ivy-Marie Komutambo, a nutritionist at St Francis Hospital Nsambya, heartburn is a burning sensation that happens in the esophagus due to the back flow of acid from the stomach.
Ryan’s Fundraising Off Health Care And Trying To Kill It For Millions
… He also has a reputation for raising boatloads of cash, which he does deserve. Care to guess which one’s driving his health care priorities? For bonus points, name the two billionaire brothers who are glad to see him do it. Ryan did a fundraising …
Chef Wendell: Preventing heart attack
… fresh garden produce, good fats and fiber are proven to prevent a heart attack. Food has everything to do with heart health. Not just for the aging, Harvard Medical School reports up to 10% of all heart attacks now occur under the age of 45. 1st …
In Texas, veteran cigar nights are in full swing
Military veterans are invited to a night of cigars, barbecue and dominos at what might seem at first an unlikely venue. Brandi Ramirez, solutions adviser at Vitality Senior Living, said 20 of their residents are veterans and many are military spouses.
Bridgeton Legends, All Sports inductees, Donut Day: BEN Column, Feb. 25
“Greater Bridgeton Area Legends is honoring two local legends who have had a tremendous impact on the fabric of our community for many years. This year’s Legends are Tommy Lane IV and Jim Seabrook Sr. “The event will be spectacular and you’ll want to be there to acknowledge these local heroes.
Mardi Gras: A lot of hard work results in fun for you and your family
If you’ve been downtown in the past couple of days, you have no doubt seen some colorful activity at Front Street Plaza. Food trucks and other attractions have been brought in.
Christians begin Lenten season Wednesday
Lent begins Wednesday, and many Christians will participate in an Ash Wednesday service signifying the start of the religious season, which lasts until Easter. During this time, many will observe a period of fasting and repentance while also practicing self-denial and spiritual discipline.
Vaporizer Market: Global Snapshot by 2026
Vaping is an act of inhaling and exhaling the water vapour that is produced by an electric device like a vaporizer or an e-cigarette. The water vapour in the vaporizer is in the form of e-liquid that is in gaseous state which is inhaled and exhaled with the help of vaporizers.
Check out Elton Johna s Oscar party dinner menu
The 25th installment of Elton John ‘s Academy Awards Viewing Party goes down Sunday night in West Hollywood Park in L.A., and some stars might want to attend just for the food alone. The sumptuous dinner, whose menu was created by chef Gordon Ramsay , starts with bigeye tuna sashimi and caviar and Jerusalem artichoke soup, followed by filet mignon with smashed potatoes, truffle butter and caramelized onions and sea bass with white bean puree and fennel slaw.
CKNW Health Series: Why are ‘fad diets’ so persistent?
Registered dietician Lori Smart with Health BC says the reason why fad diets keep popping up is because people are always looking for a new way to better themselves. “A lot of the popularity around fad diets come from one’s own personal beliefs that this is a diet that would be healthy for them, or this is a diet that would help them lose weight,” she says.
AstaReal USA Becomes First Qualified Producer of Natural Astaxanthin…
… with its NASC Preferred Supplier status, AstaReal USA is able to introduce AstaReal natural astaxanthin’s superior health benefits to companion animals. Astaxanthin is the most powerful naturally occurring antioxidant, shown to be 6,000 times more …
Can’t-Miss Spots for a Perfect London Honeymoon
Speaking of royalty, is there anywhere more impressive and highbrow than the home of the world’s most famous , London? If you’re heading to England’s historic capital to celebrate your newlywed status, make sure to add these can’t-miss , located in the heart of the stylish Knightsbridge neighborhood and overlooking Hyde Park. So British, in fact, that the Queen herself learned to dance in the hotel’s ballroom, also where Will and Kate had their rehearsal dinner.
Irish study says people with highest dairy consumption have lower BMI
A new study from FHI in Ireland says eating cheese is not associated with body fatness or LDL cholesterol. Pic: iStock/Halfpoint A new study looking at dairy consumption and its relationship with metabolic health has delivered some promising results for the dairy industry.
With Obamacare in doubt, N.J. needs to keep funding Charity Care | Opinion
… residents who have no other form of insurance. The Charity Care program, which has been a key part of New Jersey’s health system since the early 1990s, has been a lifeline for millions of New Jerseyans over the years who have lost their jobs or …
Researchers find link between person’s attitude on social media and dieting success
… to successful dieters. Other traits of successful dieters are that they tend to be more focused on topics related to health and fitness, and they are more socially interactive. “We see that these users are much more likely to share healthy recipes, …
Secrets for a Healthy Heart
… blood pressure or try our blood pressure machine. Sobeys Dietitians and Pharmacists are your partners in better health. We are here to help! Hungry for more? Like @SobeysDietitian on Facebook and Twitter for more tasty tips & recipes or receive our …
Workers gather ducks to be culled in Latrille, France, last month. Photo: Reuters
The French government on Tuesday ordered the slaughter of 360,000 ducks in a bird flu-hit southwest region at the forefront of the foie gras industry. The cull will effectively wipe out production of foie gras in the Landes area that accounts for a quarter of the total French production of the controversial delicacy made from the livers of force-fed ducks and geese.
Rice paper roll-ups, a signature Vietnamese dish
These meatball-filled summer rolls take on the flavors of a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, served with a traditional nuoc cham dipping sauce. Summer rolls, also known as fresh spring rolls, are a signature dish of Vietnam.
Duck cull hits French foie gras production3 min ago
The French government has ordered the slaughter of 360,000 ducks in a bird flu-hit southwest region at the forefront of the foie gras industry. The cull will effectively wipe out production of foie gras in the Landes area that accounts for a quarter of the total French production of the controversial delicacy made from the livers of force-fed ducks and geese.
7 mouthwatering foods everyone should eat in Chile
With the mountainous Andes and rugged Patagonia regions, Santiago and its populous city life, and the countless coastal beach towns and port cities, Chile is one the most regionally diverse countries in South America. Each area of the country offers travelers unique environments, and Chilean cuisine is equally as varied.
Doctor’s Orders: 10 Essential Steps to Lower Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the main form of fat found within foods and the human body. In fact, 95 percent of all fat, whether in our food or in our body, is in the form of a triglyceride.
More families of Afghan war veterans lost to suicide will receive military honour
The Globe’s ongoing investigation of military suicides has uncovered that more than 70 Canadian soldiers and veterans who served on the Afghanistan mission have taken their lives after returning home. Corporal Camilo Sanhueza-Martinez deployed to the Afghanistan war in 2010 and died by suicide in 2014.
‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet said to reduce risk factors for aging
… in disease prevention and treatment.” Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of L-Nutra, Inc., which produces FMD, told Reuters Health by email that FMD “is intended for use by individuals who want to optimize their health and wellbeing, by overweight or obese …
New regulation decreases cost of outpatient medication –
… to Agent Orange, and will receive expedited consideration for VA benefits if they are afflicted with any of the health conditions associated with exposure to this defoliant,” Rowan, president of Vietnam Veteran Association said. – Shulkin already …
Eating just ONE portion of this food ‘can lead to diabetes’ – ” even if you’re healthy
You might want to think twice before chowing down on a greasy portion of burger and chips because just one serving damages the liver, even in healthy people, and can lead to diabetes . According to new research eating just one junk food meal is enough to increase the fat content of the organ and cause insulin resistance, leading to diabetes.
Pop star Anaida’s pop-up Persian menu has healing properties
Pop star Anaida’s pop-up Persian menu has healing properties right from the warm soup to its walnut and pomegranate curry Musician Anaida, the ‘oova oova’ girl who broke the music pop charts in the 90s, grew up in Abu Dhabi, tuning her body to the healthy cooking of her naturopath mom. She has created a pop-up Persian menu at Sodabottleopenerwala’s Thane outpost, that’s on offer till February 25. And this, she says, is a food that’s not just finger-licking good, but is packed with healing properties too.
The eternal question: are those French fries heart attack material?
… side is Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Potatoes don’t behave like most other vegetables,” he says. “In study after study, potatoes do not seem to have the benefit …
New test helps detect early-stage heart disease
… risk factors] aren’t successful,” said Dr. Neil Green of Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg. (Mary Washington Health Corp. runs the Medical Imaging office in partnership with Radiologic Associates.) “We catch some, but not enough. When [the CT …
Pho, Campbell’s, ramen: What’s the best soup when you’re sick?
… to be up for debate. But one thing not up for discussion? The comfort factor. Alaska Dispatch News asked a range of health professionals – from nutritionists, doctors and school nurses – and food enthusiasts what soup they reach when they get sick. …
Grateful for prayers and pep talks: ‘If the Cubbies can win it all, so can Posh’
A neighbor dropped off a large box of Asian pears, protected by Styrofoam bonnets. They look like newborns.
Your Ticker Talking, “Too Much Salt!”
… a nurse my early years were focused on getting sick people back to baseline. After becoming a diabetes educator and health coach my passion became raising that bar on the baseline – helping my clients to not only feel better but to look better and …
Possible Drawback to Gluten-Free: Toxic Metals
… mercury from fertilizers, soil and water, said Argos, an assistant professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health. For the study, the researchers analyzed U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from thousands of …
Seven simple ways to boost heart health
… of radically revamping their diet and exercise routine overnight simply doesn’t stick. Making small steps to better health is less daunting and easier to incorporate into our everyday lives,” says Lucy Wilkinson, a British Heart Foundation senior …
Man drops 70 pounds after cancer diagnosis
… doing the surgery,” said Bariatric Physician Assistant Lauren White, “Because it’s an increased risk to your health if we do the surgery now.” The 350-pound Stone has lost 70 pounds with the New Direction program at the hospital. His was a rapid …
Eight ways a healthy lifestyle can improve your finances
This time of year everyone is thinking about getting healthy but have you ever thought about improving your financial fitness Surprisingly, making a few small changes to your lifestyle will not only make your bank balance healthier, you might live a bit longer to spend it too! Plus, you get the added incentive of literally earning money by keeping your New Year’s resolution. A healthy lifestyle can help to reduce the cost of life insurance and protection policies such as income protection, critical illness and health insurance.