Category: Nutrition

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 …

The Medical Minute: Report Sparks Discussion About Reducing Cancer Mortality

The National Center for Health Statistics recently released a report on disparities in cancer mortality that provides researchers and health care organizations across the country with the information to spur improvement in local prevention efforts. The report – which notes that cancer death rates fell by 20 percent over the past 35 years – also points out that death rates from specific kinds of cancer are on the rise, and that people in certain geographic areas or demographic categories are more at risk than others.

10 Natural Ways to Defy Your Age

… part of your daily diet. Here are some examples of deliciously colorful foods that provide these key nutrients: Most health professionals who study the effects of food on aging agree that a balanced diet made up of a wide variety of colorful fruits …

Pet Shampoo for Irritated Skin Recipe

IF YOU WANT ANTIFUNGAL OR ANTIBACTERIAL ACTION: Add 1 part of your veterinary brand and mix with 2 pars of home made shampoo. Just like us, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern living.

Salt in cereals cut by half but sugar levels ‘still too high’

The amount of sugar in cereals – particularly those marketed at children – has remained consistently high since 1992 despite significant cuts to salt content in the same products, a study has found. Salt levels in popular breakfast cereals sold in the UK since 2004 have decreased by about 50% owing to a successful reduction programme to meet incremental targets, according to the research in the journal Public Health Nutrition.

New dementia pill made entirely from CHOCOLATE

… body. ‘New analysis is showing there are powerful compounds in many natural nutrients that could help maintain the health of everyone. ‘We support the huge amount of research has gone into Blood Flow+ and we are delighted that it is the first cocoa …

Timing of your meals might reduce heart risks

… meal frequency may not affect people’s weight, levels of “good” HDL cholesterol or other factors that affect heart health. Some people, she noted, do well with “grazing” throughout the day — as long as the food choices are healthy, and they do not …

Non-invasive technique for examining fatty tissues could revolutionize medicinal drug testing

That’s the hope of Associate Professor Noriyuki Yanaka and researchers at Hiroshima University who have developed a non-invasive way to assess the anti-inflammatory properties of fortified health foods and medications. The team from HU’s Graduate School of Biosphere Science believe their technique for examining fatty tissues will greatly reduce the numbers of lab mice sacrificed and could revolutionize medicinal drug testing.

What is the best time to drink milk?

Starting your day off gulping down a glass of milk might seem like a quick and nutritious start to your day Milk drinking is a routine many of us get used to from childhood, and many carry well into adulthood. But have we been drinking milk all wrong? Milk may be better saved as an end of day drink to help you wind down and crank up the sleep inducing serotonin and melatonin levels in your body.

Living at high altitudes linked to lower risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome

Could something as simple as the geographic area in which you live contribute to your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, or suffering a stroke? A new study, published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Physiology , has revealed that the incidence of Metabolic Syndrome could be linked to the altitude of where a person lives. Metabolic syndrome is the medical term for the combination of high blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels, as well as excess body fat around the waist, and contributes to serious health problems.

Harper Adams University student heads out on a porcine path

A STUDENT with a sheep and beef farming background is setting her sights on pigs after landing an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Pork Industry Scholarship. Loretta Holder, a second year BSc Animal Health and Welfare student at Harper Adams University, will also receive a paid placement year with Ceva Animal Health to help her achieve her dream of working in the pig nutrition sector.

Coffee: How much is too much?

A cup of coffee in the morning may pack more than just an energy boost. More and more research is emerging to suggest that there may be several health benefits associated with drinking this dark black beverage, from helping prevent diabetes to lowering the risk of liver disease.

Autoimmune disease solutions revealed

… living with some form of autoimmune disease – with some suffering from more than one. And, according to natural health experts like Dr. Peter Osborne, this is no coincidence. Will Western medicine ever face reality? Dr. Osborne maintains that diet, …

Griffin offers CNA training program

The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering its 5-week Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting March 20. Photo courtesy of Griffin Hospital. The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers is offering its 5-week Accelerated Certified Nursing Assistant program starting March 20. Photo courtesy of Griffin Hospital.

Exercise Often Declines After Cancer Diagnosis

… to help cancer patients maintain their physical activity are rare. “There need to be more exercise programs within health centers and in gyms to provide cancer patients with guidance to help them remain physically active,” Mao said. “Physical …