Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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Lene  Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

Arthritis Awareness Month Wrap-Up

Welcome to a brand-new month! May was Arthritis Awareness Month and as always, that meant things got very busy and exciting around here. The RAHealthCentral team produced numerous informative and interesting posts about various topics related to awareness and we were also joined by writers from other HealthCentral sites.   Our big project... Read moreChevron
posted 06/05/2013, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

What Types of Rice are Best for Heart Health?

Rice is frequently consumed in combination with other foods, such as vegetables, beans, and meat. It is a low cost food, so it allows you to stretch your food budget.   There are many varieties of rice, many of which you are probably not familiar with, such as Arborio, black, red, jasmine, basmati, and then the more common wild, brown, and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2013, comments (0)|
Maryee

Maryee, Health Guide

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I am in my mid-40s, have kids, work full-time, & manage our home.

Calculating Weight Loss

I am arming myself with a new toolkit in my battle to lose weight and get in shape. It's time to turn to the pros - those who have more knowledge, can figure out the ins and outs of things and just spit out the correct information. Someone who can step in and do all the necessary calculations for me and just show me the results so I know what to... Read moreChevron
Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian, Health Pro

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Dietitian

Detox Diets: Are They A Good Idea?

With the start of 2012, you may have made a pledge to shed the extra pounds you've gain over the last year.Recently, I've heard a lot of people saying they intend to go on a "detox diet," as soon as the New Year begins. But, is that a wise move? For the most part, the only thing detox products help you to lose is your hard earned cash. And, in... Read moreChevron
posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|
SYoung

SYoung, Health Guide

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

Heat Waves and Heart Disease: What to do?

I know everyone out there is hot because this heat wave is hitting just about every part of the country right now.  How are people with heart disease to cope?  Related to this, how should people with heart disease and high cholesterol exercise when it is so incredibly hot and very unhealthy outdoors?  Should we be eating differently... Read moreChevron