(Reuters Health) - Among young women diagnosed with breast cancer, black and Hispanic patients were more likely to wait weeks for treatment, in a new study from California.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/24/us-minorities-breastcancer-idUSB ...
Posted Friday, April 26th 2013 at 9:11AM
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Why is it acceptable to call someone skinny, but not okay to call someone fat?
In a recent reflective blog I explain how I really feel about being called skinny. If you've ever experienced a dramatic weight loss I'm sure you can relate. Check it ...
Posted Thursday, April 25th 2013 at 9:53PM
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To obtain adequate amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants you should be consuming five or more servings of a variety of vegetables every day.
Here are 5 specific vegetables that should be at the top of your lis ...
Posted Sunday, April 21st 2013 at 9:21PM
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Healthy fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (omega-3) fatty acids are contained in a multitude of foods. Regularly consuming food sources of healthy fats can reduce your risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, type 2 ...
Posted Monday, April 15th 2013 at 5:30PM
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Not all processed foods are bad for your health. While some are highly processed containing large amounts of calories, unhealthy fats, sugar, and sodium, there are a multitude of minimally processed foods that are lower in calories and rich in essential vitamins and minerals. The following processed ...
Posted Thursday, April 4th 2013 at 9:16AM
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Inflammation drives the progression of a number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and obesity. Many food sources contain essential vitamins, minerals, and other natural compounds that have specific ant ...
Posted Sunday, March 31st 2013 at 12:28AM
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Protein is an essential macronutrient and a key component of a healthy balanced diet, especially for those who exercise regularly. It is primarily responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining cells in the body. Protein is also an important st ...
Posted Friday, March 22nd 2013 at 10:06AM
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Inflammation drives the progression of a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and obesity. Many food sources contain essential vitamins, minerals, and other natural compounds that have specific anti-inflamm ...
Posted Friday, March 22nd 2013 at 9:30AM
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Are you one of many women who are skeptical about weight loss for a fear that losing too much weight will reduce the size of your butt? You may even be one of the “lucky” ones who are naturally thin yet still carrying a gut or a muffin top.
In ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2013 at 9:41PM
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A student recently contacted me for facts on why people should not eat pork as she was writing a paper on the topic. I found it quite ironic that she was telling other people not to eat pork without understanding the facts herself. This got me thinki ...
Posted Sunday, February 17th 2013 at 11:39AM
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A growing body of research suggests that healthy fats should be incorporated into the diet in order to improve cholesterol. Check out my latest blog and learn 5 delicious ways to add healthy fats to your diet: http://ow.ly/hMXbf.
To learn what it ...
Posted Sunday, February 17th 2013 at 11:35AM
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If you are one of the many individuals out there struggling with an unsightly appearance of fat just above the waistline ("muffin top") then these 5 fitness tips may be of some value to you.
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Posted Friday, February 8th 2013 at 1:22PM
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Overindulging in food and alcohol over the weekend can be a major hinderance to successful weight management. Don't let your hard work go in vain for two days of pleasure. Here are three tips to keep you on track this weekend:
1. Implement workout ...
Posted Friday, February 8th 2013 at 1:09PM
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(American Cancer Society) The cancer death rate for men declined faster among African Americans than among whites in the latest time period, narrowing the racial disparity in overall cancer death rates, according to a new report from the American Can ...
Posted Wednesday, February 6th 2013 at 11:04AM
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If you're not happy with your abs due to the presence of a 'paunch', 'gut' or 'flab' here is something you should know:
Your abdominal muscles are NOT the issue. There are 2 types of fat tissue: visceral (located behind abdominal muscles) and subc ...
Posted Tuesday, January 29th 2013 at 12:23PM
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Book trailer for Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin's new book entitled 'Leaving Your Fat Behind' Visit http://leavingyourfatbehind.com today! ...
Posted Monday, January 21st 2013 at 12:22AM
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Book trailer for Dr. Nina Cherie Franklin's new book entitled 'Leaving Your Fat Behind' Visit http://leavingyourfatbehind.com today! ...
Posted Monday, January 21st 2013 at 12:17AM
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For many people, January is the most important month of each year. It is the month when most of us feel renewed, refreshed and full of hope and promise. It is also the month during which people start working towards their goals to lose weight, get he ...
Posted Sunday, January 20th 2013 at 7:04PM
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Cutting back on foods that are high in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol will greatly reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. These fats can be found in meats, dairy foods, and products that are commercially baked or fried. With that sa ...
Posted Wednesday, January 16th 2013 at 12:23PM
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Parsley is more than just a garnish. It is one of the most delicious, resourceful and versatile vegetables around. Besides being extremely low in calories (~10 calories in ½ cup) and very high in dietary fiber, the exceptionally high amounts of chlo ...
Posted Friday, January 4th 2013 at 8:16PM
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QUICK WEIGHT LOSS TIP -
Identify routine opportunities to be more physically active throughout the day. You can start today by:
-Taking a brisk 5-minute walk around the office building or climbing up and down the stairs at least once an hour du ...
Posted Thursday, January 3rd 2013 at 11:30PM
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Resolving to lose weight in the new year should be a one-off activity. With realistic assumptions and proper planning, 2013 should be the last year you find yourself resolving to lose weight. Check out my latest blog and learn how you can break the c ...
Posted Saturday, December 29th 2012 at 11:06AM
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Resistance training with low weights and a high number of repetitions is a great way to build muscle definition while improving your overall muscular endurance. Training this way is also great for boosting your metabolism, which promotes weight loss ...
Posted Sunday, December 23rd 2012 at 12:51PM
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The leg press machine is a very diverse piece of equipment that allows you to perform a variety of exercises for your legs. When discussing leg exercises, I’m really referring to the lower body as a whole, which is primarily made up of 3 parts: the ...
Posted Sunday, December 23rd 2012 at 12:45PM
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The Blood Orange is one of the most deliciously sweet fruits and it is extremely nutrient dense. Besides being a good source of potassium, folic acid and dietary fiber, this fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids which together incr ...
Posted Sunday, December 23rd 2012 at 12:38PM
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