Why are we advised to take calcium supplements?
Men and women are advised to take calcium because it has been shown to reduce blood pressure a small amount (2-3 mmHg). Women, in particular, can stall the deterioration of bone strength (demineralization) by taking calcium supplements, 1200-1300 mg per day, and eating calcium-rich foods... Read more
Organic produce is grown without synthetic agents. Such farming practices generally yield less per acre compared to farming that makes use of high-tech fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Organic vegetables and fruits are more costly to produce, thereby costing more at the fruit and vegetable stand or at the supermarket.
One obvious... Read more
In a previous post, I discussed how the common sugar, fructose, exerts unique and undesirable effects on health distinct from other sugars, like glucose. Fructose is commonly found in sucrose (table sugar¾half glucose, half fructose), the widely used sweetener high-fructose corn syrup, and sweetened soft drinks and fruit... Read more
The last 40 years of health advice has been dominated by the "eat low-fat" mantra. It was a period dominated by concerns over saturated and total fat as causes for heart attack, stroke, and cancer. It witnessed the explosion of low-fat "heart healthy" foods. It prompted low-fat cookies to be viewed as "heart healthy." It led to the American Heart... Read more
Can you improve health by increasing muscle strength or size?
Emerging clinical studies suggest that, yes, you can.
Loss of muscle mass is one of the inevitable processes of aging, a process that begins in our 40s, only to accelerate over the years.
Everyone already recognizes the extremes of lost muscle: the... Read more
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