By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Here's good news for people who can't start their morning without a cup or two of java: Coffee and tea consumption may decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
To Read More.....
http://www.usnews.com/health/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2009/12/14/coffee-tea-might-stave-off--diabetes.html
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs
Lowering LDL Cholesterol Without Drugs
Beyond statins, try exercise, diet, and a supplement or two
By Adam Voiland
Posted February 6, 2008
Joseph Keenan, a cardiology researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, has a love-hate relationship with statins. On the one hand, he prescribes them to many patients. On the other, he can't use them to control his own dangerously high cholesterol. Like many of the 25 percent or so of patients prescribed statins who abandon them within six months, Keenan has had unpleasant side effects, such as muscle spasms, and blood tests indicate muscle damage. "It came as a shock," he says of finding out he'd have to do without his Lipitor.
To read more...
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/heart/2008/02/06/lowering-ldl-cholesterol-without-drugs.html
Beyond statins, try exercise, diet, and a supplement or two
By Adam Voiland
Posted February 6, 2008
Joseph Keenan, a cardiology researcher and professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota, has a love-hate relationship with statins. On the one hand, he prescribes them to many patients. On the other, he can't use them to control his own dangerously high cholesterol. Like many of the 25 percent or so of patients prescribed statins who abandon them within six months, Keenan has had unpleasant side effects, such as muscle spasms, and blood tests indicate muscle damage. "It came as a shock," he says of finding out he'd have to do without his Lipitor.
To read more...
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/heart/2008/02/06/lowering-ldl-cholesterol-without-drugs.html
Friday, December 11, 2009
A Breathing Technique Offers Help for People With Asthma
A Breathing Technique Offers Help for People With Asthma - NYTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health...
An alternative technique developed by a Russian doctor more than a half-century ago has been found effective in some trials.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health...
An alternative technique developed by a Russian doctor more than a half-century ago has been found effective in some trials.
Friday, December 4, 2009
BMI=Body Mass Index
The Body Mass Index(BMI) formula was developed by Belgium statistician Adolphe Quelet(1796-1874), and was known as the Quetelet Index. BMI is also referred to as 'body mass indicator'. BMI is an internationally used measure of obesity.
Body mass index calculation is very straightforward. Calculating body mass index requires only two measurements; your height & weight.
BMI= (weight in pounds / (height in inches) x (height in inches)) x 703
Judge your personal BMI result against the following scale:
Body mass index calculation is very straightforward. Calculating body mass index requires only two measurements; your height & weight.
BMI= (weight in pounds / (height in inches) x (height in inches)) x 703
Judge your personal BMI result against the following scale:
- less than 18 means you are under weight.
- less than 18.5 indicates you are thin for your height.
- between 18.6 and 24.9 indicates you are at a healthy weight.
- between 25 and 29.9 suggests you... are overweight for your height. of 30 or greater indicates obesity
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Carbohydrates? Bad-vs-good
With all the hype about low-carb diets, pasta and other carbohydrates get a bad rep when it comes to weight loss. Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source, and it's important to eat them at each meal to maintain a balanced diet.
Just keep in mind two key factors: portion size and carbohydrate type. A good rule of thumb is to limit your amount of carbs with each meal and snack to no larger than a fistful in size. This could be a fistful of whole wheat pasta with dinner or a piece of fruit the size of your fist as a snack.
Choose mainly whole grain products for a good source of fiber (3 or more grams per serving) and fruit that's low in sugar, such as berries to add antioxidants to your diet.
Here are a few examples of balanced meals with carbohydrates (portions vary for individuals):
Breakfast: 1 cup of cereal with 4 ounces of milk, and 4 egg whites
Snack: 1 tangerine and 1 string cheese
Lunch: 1 turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and 1/6 of an avocado
Snack: 1 apple with 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
Dinner: 5 ounces of salmon, 1 cup of brown rice, and 1 cup of broccoli
Post-workout Snack: 1 glass of chocolate milk and a banana
Just keep in mind two key factors: portion size and carbohydrate type. A good rule of thumb is to limit your amount of carbs with each meal and snack to no larger than a fistful in size. This could be a fistful of whole wheat pasta with dinner or a piece of fruit the size of your fist as a snack.
Choose mainly whole grain products for a good source of fiber (3 or more grams per serving) and fruit that's low in sugar, such as berries to add antioxidants to your diet.
Here are a few examples of balanced meals with carbohydrates (portions vary for individuals):
Breakfast: 1 cup of cereal with 4 ounces of milk, and 4 egg whites
Snack: 1 tangerine and 1 string cheese
Lunch: 1 turkey sandwich on whole grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and 1/6 of an avocado
Snack: 1 apple with 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
Dinner: 5 ounces of salmon, 1 cup of brown rice, and 1 cup of broccoli
Post-workout Snack: 1 glass of chocolate milk and a banana
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