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In Memory of Jack LaLanne, the Original Health Role Model for Many Americans

Before Jane Fonda, Kathy Smith, Bob Greene, Richard Simmons, Chuck Norris, and the You doctors (Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen), there was Jack LaLanne.  First coming into American homes on those black and white televisions in 1951, LaLanne continued to serve as our guide to good health as he aged. I first remember seeing Jack LaLanne’s... Read moreChevron
posted 01/24/2011, comments (0)|
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To Live a Healthy Long Life, Learn from Citizens in the Blue Zones

My father, who is in his mid-80s, continues to be surprised that he’s lived longer than both of his parents. “I never thought I would live this long,” he regularly comments. I have a feeling that many of his generation are in agreement with that sentiment. However, according to a new study by University of Southern California... Read moreChevron
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New Report Provides Revised Recommendations for Daily Vitamin D Intake

My dad drinks a lot of milk each day. I’m not sure if it’s because he likes it or whether he’s focusing on the nutritional benefits of vitamin D. But a new report from the Institute of Medicine states that while vitamin D is great for maintaining bone strength (which Dad needs since he’s in his mid-80s), high doses... Read moreChevron
posted 12/09/2010, comments (0)|
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Weight a Minute! New Research Suggests Water May Help You Lose Weight

What’s a great way to maintain your weight over the holidays? Apparently, it’s drinking water. A New York Times article by Anahad O’Connor points out that drinking a glass of water prior to sitting down for meals can help put the skids on weight gain. The reporter points to three recent studies that describe why making this... Read moreChevron
posted 12/02/2010, comments (0)|
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"B" May be for Brain: New Research On Vitamin B's Impact on Alzheimer's

      “B”-eautiful! That’s my response to a recent study which found that daily doses of vitamin B can lower the rate of brain shrinkage by one half in elderly people who have mild cognitive impairment  (MCI).  And for those who don’t know what MCI is, listen up. Approximately one in six... Read moreChevron
posted 09/21/2010, comments (0)|
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