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Archive for February, 2008

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

February 29th, 2008 by Bea
Nutrition
Well, maybe not, but apples certainly do have health and nutritional benefits attached to them that you don't want to miss! The big question is, where do I begin? First of all, a medium sized apples is about 5 ounces and has about 81 calories. A medium apples contains 3.7 grams of a soluble fiber from pectin (which encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract), 159mg of potassium, 3.9 mg of folic acid, 7.9mg of vitamin C, 9.6 mg of calcium, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Apples are easy to digest, and they contain malic and tartaric acids...

Less Salt Equals Healthier Kids

February 21st, 2008 by Michele
Children's Health,Diet,Nutrition
If you are under the age of 18, don't let Mom or Dad read this article! Otherwise it will be time to say goodbye to french fries, corn chips, and any other flavorful salty treat. Plus, all of your favorite sweetened sodas could be a thing of the past. It has been well documented that reducing salt in an adult's diet is a healthy choice. Similarly, a lower salt diet is important for children. According to a study by He, Marrero, and MacGregor, reducing the amount of salt in a child's diet will reduce the amount of sugary soft drinks...

Eat Less, Live Longer

February 16th, 2008 by Chris
Aging,Diet
One of the hottest theories in the world of health these days is calorie restriction. Simply put, there is a growing body of research to suggest that the best way to live a long and healthy life is to simply to eat less. No need for special diet foods or fancy exercise equipment (though a Needak folding rebounder is great for exercising)--just say no to food. In numerous animal studies, cutting calorie intake by 20-30% has dramatically extended lifespans. Whether you're a worm, a mouse, or a monkey, eating less can extend your lifespan by 50% and keep...

Moviegoers, Beware.

February 8th, 2008 by Louise
General Health
Moviegoers, beware. Cloverfield is a newly released horror film that has caught much attention. Despite good ratings (nearly 8 out of 10 stars on IMDb.com) and reviews, there has been not-so-good news coming from the theaters. Reportedly, the horror film has been making some people sick. The underlying reason to this is not gory content, but rather the filming style. Cloverfield is filmed entirely by handheld video cameras. Due to this, much of the film is shaky. The effect is intended, by the producers, to give viewers the feeling that they are part of the movie. But, the effect is giving...

Is Your Dentist Rich?

February 8th, 2008 by admin
Dental Health
The common perception is that dentists are wealthy. Well, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wealthy Dentist, 2 out of 3 dentists would disagree with that perception. Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses. But the real culprit may be the perception of what...

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