Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Oct 15, 2008
But nutritionists said it reinforced the need to eat a balanced diet, rather than relying on supplements ... More recent theories suggest that certain vitamins consumed as part of a healthy diet - and perhaps taken in supplement form - may be able to prevent damage to the body's tissues called 'oxidative stress' by eliminating the molecules called 'free radicals' which are said to cause it ... We already know that taking supplements isn't in any way a replacement for a good balanced diet. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
News Stories Oct 15, 2008
Diet and Nutrition Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
MDs urge doubling of vitamin D for children Oct 15, 2008
The Institute of Medicine, a government advisory group that sets dietary standards, is discussing with federal agencies whether those recommendations should be changed based on emerging research, spokeswoman Christine Stencel said Monday ... But it is hard to get enough through diet; the best source is sunlight because the body makes vitamin D when sunshine hits the skin. (Globe and Mail)
New Coffee Trend Offers Mental Sharpness and Caffeine Energy Drink Benefits Oct 15, 2008
The company's offerings of brewed coffee include; Energy Extreme, Diet Plus, Focus Plus Multi-Vitamin, Immune Plus Multi-Vitamin and Original. JavaFit develops functional coffees targeted to health clubs, convenience stores, vending machines and office coffee service distribution. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Questions you should ask Oct 15, 2008
Should I follow a special diet or make other lifestyle changes. Will I go through menopause as a result of my treatment. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Oct 15, 2008
The defects may be a direct result of obesity but could equally relate to other factors, like diet ... Incidents of spina bifida, a condition which occurs when part of the spinal cord is uncovered, have been greatly reduced by better nutrition and in particular the addition of folic acid to pregnant women's diet ... Professor Michael Patton, the medical director of charity BDF (Birth Defects Foundation) Newlife, said: "At present there are no increased concerns for mothers who are overweight but... (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Pre-birth apples 'benefit babies' Oct 15, 2008
Part of a healthy diet ... This study suggests a simple modification that can be made to a pregnant mother's diet which may help protect her child from developing asthma ... It is, however, notoriously difficult to uncover links between maternal diet and child health, given the numerous other factors which may be involved in the development of diseases such as asthma and eczema. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Eat Breakfast and Lose Weight Oct 15, 2008
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, women who ate breakfast regularly tended to eat fewer calories overall during the day ... Devin Alexander, television host and author of "The Most Decadent Diet Ever," offers simple solutions for maintaining a healthy eating regimen in the morning without sacrificing taste or resorting to the same old boring routine. (South County Chronicle, VA)
• Chicken in garlic sauce wins 'Eat Cheap' nutrition honors Oct 15, 2008
I make tempura regularly at home because it is so rich and satisfying and a great way to get healthy oil into my diet ... It would be great if restaurants offered a brown rice option, but white rice is still a grain and does contain fiber, which we need in our daily diet. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Breast Cancer cases increase in Ashanti Region Oct 15, 2008
He said breast cancer can be acquired by eating high fat diet, after the age of 30, giving birth late, early girl child menstruation and the period after menopause in women. Dr Awuah said the signs and symptoms of breast cancer include lump in breast, nipple retraction, nipple discharge and thickening of skin and advised Ghanaians to go to the various health centres for treatment, since early treatment can easily cure the disease. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Noodling around with ramen Oct 15, 2008
He s teaching chemistry and coaching football, and his diet has definitely improved ... Lori Reardon, dietitian at the Charter Oak Health Center, says there s scant nutritional value in a package of ramen ... You have a lot of people with hypertension supposed to be practicing a low-salt diet, and they should be taking in foods with less than 400 milligrams a serving, she said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Conference to be broadcast Oct 15, 2008
- "Nutrigenomic Approaches to Understanding Obesity, Diet and Cancer Prevention" presented by Sharon Ross from 2 to 3:20 p.m.. - "It Matters at Any Age: Substance Use Disorders and Older Adults" presented by Jean Woodward from 3:30 to 5 p.m. - Keynote presentation "The Death Spiral: How 'the Uninsured' Became an American Caste" presented by Susan Starr Sered, followed by a Legislative Panel on 'the Uninsured' from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Foods you must try before you die Oct 15, 2008
The tenderness is a result of a breeding tradition that includes a special diet and gentle handling. The beef has more marbling (unsaturated fat distributed throughout the meat) than any other breed of beef. (iAfrica.com)
After Acai, What Is Amazon's Next "Cinderella Fruit"? Oct 15, 2008
And with so much variety and abundance, it's not surprising that these fruits form the centerpiece of the local diet. The reserve's 100,000 residents depend on them for many nutrients like vitamins, protein, and oils that the rest of us normally get from a variety of other foods, including vegetables and nuts. (National Geographic)
Life coach: Eating, exercise change with the seasons Oct 15, 2008
Since diet is one of the most important, ayurvedic tools for achieving balance, ayurvedic healers generally design individualized diets for people they see, based on various factors such as age and gender and doshic tendencies ( for more information on doshas click on this link ), among other individual characteristics. The place where a person lives and the season also are factors that affect dietary dos and don'ts. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stress and stress management Oct 15, 2008
Good rest, diet and exercise can help increase our ability to tolerate the many demands that come our way. Finally, social support can be crucial in managing stress. (Winona Daily News, MN)
What’s your story? Oct 15, 2008
(I wrote: The best diet: falling in love. . (Winona Daily News, MN)
Healthful Messages, Wrapped in Fiction Oct 15, 2008
The Beacon Street Series was created by Addie Swartz, founder of B*tween Productions, as an antidote to the diet of sex and consumerism served up in so much young-adult literature these days. So far, about 700,000 Beacon Street books have been sold a respectable performance, but still far from blockbuster territory. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A storm in a jam jar Oct 15, 2008
These foods are high in sugar, therefore a more conventional way of eating healthily would be to follow a balanced diet ... A balanced diet and regular exercise are more accepted approaches to a healthy lifestyle and the possible prevention of diseases, including some cancers ... While some previous studies have suggested that a diet high in fruit and vegetables can protect against some cancers, it is not known if this is due to their pectin content. (NHS Choices)
Vitamin K: No Help for Bone Density Oct 15, 2008
A recent national survey found 85 percent of teenaged girls do not get enough calcium in their diet. That puts them at increased risk for the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, yet most teenagers have never heard of it. (WebMD)
Plate aids diabetes weight loss Oct 15, 2008
Canadian researchers put people with type 2 diabetes on a calorie-controlled diet for six months. They found 17% of those who used a calibrated diet plate lost more than 5% of their body weight, compared with just 4 ... DIET PLATE SYSTEM Provides measured, sectioned or calibrated areas for the various types of food, such as protein, starchy carbohydrates, vegetables, dairy and fat Once the meal is measured, it is moved to one side of the plate and then the remaining space is filled with fresh... (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Oct 15, 2008
Diet and obesity are known to be key factors in the increase of type 2 diabetes, which normally starts in adulthood. But the incidence of type 1 diabetes, which is usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, is also increasing by 3% a year in European children. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Myth Busting: Some Helpful Tips for a Nutritious Pregnancy Oct 15, 2008
"From supplements to fortified foods and beverages, there are now many delicious and easy ways for pregnant women to get more omega-3s in their diet.". Myth Number Three: Nausea is a given, no matter what I eat. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Caffeine Consumption Doesn't Raise Overall Breast Cancer Risk Oct 15, 2008
That said, recent research focused on women diagnosed with non-cancerous breast cancer revealed that cutting caffeine from the diet could improve symptoms among such patients ... To explore this possibility, Zhang and colleagues from Tokyo Women's Medical University in Japan looked at the diets of a pool of almost 39,000 women over the age of 45 over a period of four years, between 1992 and 1995 ... Within approximately a decade following the collection of dietary information, almost 1,190 of... (MEDLINEplus)
Fighting for Coles future Oct 15, 2008
Jason and Heather believe the results come from a gluten-free, cassein-free diet, which they started Feb. 1 ... The focus on diet is something Jason and Heather learned at Defeat Autism Now conferences and through DAN. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Resveratrol, red wine compound linked to health, also found in dark chocolate and cocoa Oct 15, 2008
"Despite eating a diet equally high in saturated fat as the typical American diet, the French were shown to have about one-third the level of cardiovascular disease. Continued research indicates that moderate consumption of red wine, along with fruits, vegetables, nuts and lower amounts of red meat, may contribute to this lower risk of heart of disease." ... Further, the article states, studies in mice indicate that diets high in resveratrol were associated with increased longevity ... 6... (EurekAlert!)
Association found between severe obstructive sleep apnea Oct 15, 2008
This study is the first to explore the dietary habits of people suffering from severe obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep disordered breathing condition ... A study in the October 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that unrelated to obesity, people with severe SDBs consume a more unhealthy diet, which may be a factor contributing to greater cardiovascular morbidity and mortality ... Stuart Quan, MD, division of sleep medicine at Harvard Medical School, said, "We found that... (EurekAlert!)
More Americans Have High Blood Pressure Oct 15, 2008
Some of the leading factors behind high blood pressure include being obese or overweight, not getting regular physical activity, smoking and too much salt in the diet. "It's not a big surprise to the degree to which this is related to obesity. We've seen it coming," Cutler added. (Newsmax)
B Vitamins Don't Slow Alzheimer's Oct 15, 2008
People can get folic acid and other B vitamins in the diet through leafy green vegetables and fortified cereals or through vitamin supplements. The study was part of an initiative funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health testing promising ideas for Alzheimer's treatment not being pursued by drug companies. (Newsmax)
Keeping abreast of the real hard workers Oct 14, 2008
Famous says Jolie's extraordinarily svelte appearance in a strapless fitted dress at the premiere of her new film is due to a tummy tuck, or "mommy tuck", and an 11-week "drastic diet" to shed 23 kilograms and any possibility she could be mistaken for a normal human being. The news, reported in OK. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Double Vitamin D, Kids' Doctors Say Oct 14, 2008
Since it is difficult to get enough Vitamin D through diet alone; the best source is sunlight because the body makes vitamin D when sunshine hits the skin ... Can one have too much vitamin D in their diet ... Smith says yes, but that is rare, "because the amount you have to consume is outrageous. Ninety-five percent of the people who are consuming the average diet, who are getting the average exposure to sunlight will not have too much vitamin D in their system.". (CBS News)
Fern Britton shows off slim figure at Women of the Year awards Oct 14, 2008
The mother-of-four had told fans that she lost more than five stone, dropping from a size 22 to a size 12, just by eating a healthy diet and taking regular exercise. She had strenuously denied having surgery to help her lose weight. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Axed SA minister billed for trip Oct 14, 2008
Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang had for years propagated the idea that the virus could be combated by diet. Some 5. (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
Woman eases mid-life crisis with a ‘new love’ Oct 14, 2008
With the support of her friends and family including her husband, David, her daughter, Lauren Kelly, 25, and her son, Chris, 35 Elliott changed her body by losing 63 pounds, naturally, without the use of fad diets, pills or surgery. She now works in the circuit room at the Frank P. Phillips Memorial YMCA, in downtown Columbus, where she helps others live a more fit life. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Japan Gets On Bailout Bandwagon Oct 14, 2008
"I cannot give assurances, given the situation in the Diet, but as soon as possible I want to'" enact the law, Nakagawa said at a press conference, according to Kyodo News. Nakagawa also said he would meet with financial executives Wednesday to ask them to continue to lend to smaller businesses. (Forbes)
Alzheimer's offspring confrontown risk Oct 14, 2008
The advice you get is the advice youd give to anybody to live a good, healthy lifestyle: Watch your weight, watch your blood pressure, eat a balanced diet. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Critics want sharper teeth in rules on supplements Oct 14, 2008
A federal ban on products that contain the controversial herbal stimulant ephedra goes into force tomorrow, but critics of the dietary supplement industry say a host of hazardous products are still on the market ... The Food and Drug Administration ban on ephedra products including the formerly best-selling Metabolife 356 made by San Diego's Metabolife International comes a decade after passage of the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, or DSHEA. ... Ephedra is the first dietary... (Yahoo News -- Ephedra)
A moment of fame on 'Made' Oct 14, 2008
Baker acknowledged his diet was a major part of the problem. I m a big junk food eater, he said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Call for ban on primates as pets Oct 14, 2008
Often, diet is a problem as well. "They are also not exposed to the level of sunlight they need and they often develop all sorts of psychological and behavioural problems because of the way they are being looked after. "At present, there is virtually no restriction for keeping primates as pets. (BBC News -- UK)
Research Links BPA, Disease In Adults Oct 14, 2008
Diet & Fitness Tools. Tasty, convenient, and cheap, there are plenty of reasons fast food is popular. (KSBW 8, CA)
Five Parenting Pointers to Help Provide Your Baby with a Head Start in Life Oct 14, 2008
And with a body of supporting evidence that seems to be growing nearly as rapidly as your baby, there is every reason to believe that including these fatty acids in your baby's diet is one of the easiest and smartest ways to get your baby started on the fast track to lifelong good health. Fortunately, these so-called good fats are found naturally in breast milk and also in DHA- and ARA-supplemented infant formulas. (Pekin Times, IL)
Aging Gracefully Inside and Out Oct 14, 2008
Heart-felt: Choosing a heart-healthy diet may not only lengthen your lifespan by helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, it will also help you age healthier. The FDA recommends eating well-balanced meals low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. (Pekin Times, IL)
Essential Eye Vitamins Oct 14, 2008
In fact, even people who eat a balanced healthy diet aren t getting all the vitamins they need for clear vision. To do so would mean consuming over 10,000 calories a day. (Suite101.com)
Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise Oct 14, 2008
Better diet, more exercise and lower blood pressure would all help to reduce people's risk of the condition ... He added that research had shown that regular exercise and a healthy diet could substantially reduce the risk. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Milk, Sunshine Each Day Keep the Doctor Away Oct 14, 2008
But it's hard to get enough through diet. The best source is sunlight, because the body makes Vitamin D when sunshine hits the skin. (Washington Post)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Oct 14, 2008
I will not be making changes in my diet as a result of this, nor will my family ... " An Arizona study showed that women who drank Colorado River water with perchlorate levels of 1 to 2 parts per billion had infants with different thyroid hormone levels from infants from mothers who drank uncontaminated water, Walker said. Lyle of the state Food and Agriculture Department said that "because (the perchlorate data) is inconclusive, there is no basis to recommend reducing (milk) consumption as part... (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
New Guidelines Double Amount Of Recommended Vitamin D For Young Oct 14, 2008
This bone-softening disease is preventable with adequate vitamin D, but dietary sources of vitamin D are limited, and it is difficult to determine a safe amount of sunlight exposure to synthesize vitamin D in a given individual ... Supplementation is important because most children will not get enough vitamin D through diet alone. (Science Daily)
Age-related Macular Degeneration: New Genetic Association Identified Oct 14, 2008
13, 2008) A team of clinicians and scientists at the University of Southampton has identified a major new genetic association with age-related macular degeneration, the most common cause of blindness in developed countries. Their research adds to the growing understanding of the genetics of age-related macular degeneration and they believe it will better help predict those at risk and ultimately lead to better treatments. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D A Key Player In Overall Health Of Several Body Organs, Says Biochemist Oct 14, 2008
"Its biological sphere of influence is much broader than we originally thought. The nutritional guidelines for vitamin D intake must be carefully reevaluated to determine the adequate intake, balancing sunlight exposure with dietary intake, to achieve good health by involving all 36 target organs." ... Therefore, the body must acquire them through diet or in the form of supplements. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease Oct 14, 2008
A diet rich in vitamin D, such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil, is essential to maintaining good bone health. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
White wine as good as red for your heart Oct 14, 2008
To reach the conclusion, rats were fed white wine as part of their diet and the researchers found that the animals suffered less heart damage during cardiac arrest, compared to animals fed only water or grain alcohol. The benefits were similar to animals that ingested a red wine or its wonder ingredient found only in grape skin, resveratrol. (Sify.com, India)
Success story: Christy Armstrong Oct 14, 2008
How: Diet and exercise ... She kicked it up a notch a few months ago when she started the South Beach diet, which helped her lose the last 13 pounds ... "Now I pay close attention to what I eat and strive to have a low fat, low calorie, low carb healthy diet," she said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Depression a problem for heart patients Oct 14, 2008
Depressed patients may skip their medications, not change their diet or exercise or take part in rehabilitation programs, they said. Anyone from cardiologists to nurses to primary care doctors can and should be involved in determining whether a patient is depressed, said Froelicher, who was co-chair of the panel that wrote the recommendations. (Missoulian, MT)
But you should... Oct 14, 2008
If I wanted to have the body of a supermodel, I would have to workout hours a day and severely limit my diet ... So, I 20 minutes a day, do a few pushups and sit-ups, eat a good diet, and am okay with my healthy body instead of a supermodel body. (CNN -- US)
Mix up the cardio to give your heart a jolt Oct 14, 2008
Ms. Raitt lost 70 pounds through diet and exercise after the birth of her second child in 2004, but has scaled back her normally punishing workout routine during the campaign ... "I get up around 6 a.m. and go down into the basement to work out, and while I'm working out I'll watch whatever reality show I've recorded from the night before. Eventually the kids will come downstairs. ... They see that my husband and I are active and get on the treadmill, too, sometimes. ... "I eat a low-carb diet,... (Globe and Mail)
Uplift Rx: Call Doc Woody Oct 14, 2008
In his new self-help book on holistic health, The Source: Beat Fatigue, Power up your Health, and Feel 10 Years Younger, Dr. Merrell, whom New York magazine named "a leader of the new millennium," discusses the merits of meditation, moderate exercise, sleep, herbs and his natural 21-day diet plan that has helped rejuvenate his high-profile patients, including Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford ... "I said to one patient, who was fanatical about her exercise and diet, that for the next two weeks I... (Globe and Mail)
YOU Docs: How to stay healthy without health foods Oct 14, 2008
The YOU Docs - Mike Roizen and Mehmet Oz - are authors of the best-selling "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: On a Diet." To submit questions and find ways to grow younger and healthier, go to , the docs' online home. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pre-birth apples 'benefit babies' Oct 14, 2008
Part of a healthy diet ... This study suggests a simple modification that can be made to a pregnant mother's diet which may help protect her child from developing asthma ... It is, however, notoriously difficult to uncover links between maternal diet and child health, given the numerous other factors which may be involved in the development of diseases such as asthma and eczema. (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Oct 14, 2008
The defects may be a direct result of obesity but could equally relate to other factors, like diet ... Incidents of spina bifida, a condition which occurs when part of the spinal cord is uncovered, have been greatly reduced by better nutrition and in particular the addition of folic acid to pregnant women's diet ... Professor Michael Patton, the medical director of charity BDF (Birth Defects Foundation) Newlife, said: "At present there are no increased concerns for mothers who are overweight but... (Yahoo News -- Fertility & Pregnancy)
Pediatricians Recommend More Vitamin D For The Kids Oct 14, 2008
Supplementation is important because most children will not get enough vitamin D through diet alone. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Italian TV bins reality shows Oct 14, 2008
On Mediaset's three private channels there is a daily diet of reality TV, which remains popular among young Italians. In recent weeks the company has been linked with negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in Dutch producer Endemol - the creator of the Big Brother franchise - at a time when Mediaset are trying to improve flagging advertising revenues. (Yahoo News -- Reality TV)
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Trenton wrote on Jul 31, 2008 1:43 PM:" Alternative fuels are a part of the solution, however, E85 and other higher ethanol content gasoline is less efficient than regular gas. Also, if everyone drove E85, the prices of corn(and anything containing corn) would skyrocket, South Americans would cut down rain forest to profit from selling corn for fuel, and many persons in countries where corn is a staple diet for their poor would face starvation. We keep hearing that Ethanol is the answer because... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Stress and stress management Oct 14, 2008
Good rest, diet and exercise can help increase our ability to tolerate the many demands that come our way. Finally, social support can be crucial in managing stress. (Winona Daily News, MN)
What’s your story? Oct 14, 2008
(I wrote: The best diet: falling in love. . (Winona Daily News, MN)
Don't throw your healthy habits overboard while on cruise Oct 14, 2008
Ocean-going guests have apparently always been into diet and fitness while they sailed. Promotional photos from the Queen Mary, built in 1936, boast a small gymnasium (think muscle balls, not elliptical machines) and the circa 1950s menus that my mother saved as keepsakes include this note: Passengers on Special Diet are especially invited to make known their requirements to the Chief Steward. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
