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Combined supplements no better for cholesterol
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding a plant-derived compound called a sterol to the cholesterol-lowering agent red yeast rice doesn't make it work any better, according to a new study. "I expected to see a synergistic effect with red yeast rice, and I was...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Lipitor (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Health and Medical Professionals, Melrose Park
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Study questions fish oil benefit before heart attack
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet, in a large long-term study from Italy. The study - a gold-standard randomized, controlled trial - tested the effect of omega-3...Tags: Research, Science and Technology, Dietary Supplements, General Practitioners, Placebo
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Fruit, Mediterranean diet tied to fewer hot flashes
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who eat diets high in fruit, certain vegetables, pasta and red wine are less likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, a new study from Australia suggests. Researchers found that of about 6,000...Tags: Breast Cancer, Science and Technology, Women's Health, Nutrition, Heart Disease
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Prescription for nutrition
Despite a growing consensus that cardiovascular disease is a "food-borne" illness, many physicians are ill-prepared to advise patients on what they should eat to best protect them from heart attack or stroke. One provocative new study found that a...
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Mediterranean diet: A sample menu
A Mediterranean-style diet emphasizes foods traditionally consumed in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Here is a sample day's menu provided by Dr. Stephen Devries, executive director of the Gaples Institute in Deerfield, which promotes the value...
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Brooke Burke-Charvet on cancer, health, aging gracefully
Brooke Burke-Charvet is sharing her tips on aging gracefully and staying healthy now that she's beaten her thyroid cancer. The "Dancing With the Stars" co-host revealed her cancer diagnosis in early November through a video posted on her blog. She was...
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"Med-ify" your diet for better health
Premium Health News ServiceFresh-cooked pasta tossed with olive oil, basil, garlic and tomatoes ... local fish grilled with lemon and capers ... fresh figs and pistachios for dessert ... a glass of red wine ... Sounds easy and delicious, right? This style of eating is the very...Tags: Research, Science and Technology, Walnuts, Mussels, Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Mediterranean diet recipe: polenta with roasted vegetables
New research has found that the Mediterranean diet is linked to a healthy heart. The diet is rich in vegetables, fish, olive oil and nuts. Thinking of switching or adopting some of the principals of the diet? Here is a Mediterranean diet recipe from...Tags: Mayo Clinic, Black Pepper, Peppers, Diets and Dieting, Zucchini
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Mediterranean diet over low fat? Well, at least it's more fun
It sounds like a happy hour dream: Now, scientists say, you can have your wine and eat the nuts that go with it, and be healthier in the bargain. A rigorous new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine should finally put to rest any doubts...
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Mediterranean diet can ward off heart disease: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A Mediterranean diet high in olive oil, nuts, fish and fresh fruits and vegetables may help prevent heart disease and strokes, according to a new large study from Spain. Past research suggested people who eat a Mediterranean-...Tags: Science and Technology, Diabetes, Drugs and Medicines, Chemical Industry, Trials
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Mediterranean diet linked to heart health
A new study provides the best evidence to date that a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil, fish, vegetables and nuts can reduce heart disease. The research, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine online edition, found that the diet can...
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Consumers weigh in on diet plans
Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando SentinelDieters have weighed in on their favorite weight loss plans, and this month’s Consumer Reports has the score. After tallying more than 9,000 surveys, magazine editors found that a high-tech app and a caveman approach were respondents favorite ways...
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