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Craig Stoltz

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Study Finds that Vitamin Supplements May Not Benefit Heart

Over the past few years, data has been accumulating that suggest foods rich in antioxidants are healthy, but antioxidant supplements offer little benefit. A significant new study has some useful details.  Bottom line first In middle-aged women, the antioxidant vitamins C, E and beta carotene don't appear to offer heart-related health... Read moreChevron
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Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor

Vision problems after stroke

It's been just over a year since I had refractive eye surgery. I have enjoyed it so much, and I wonder why I didn't do it sooner. It's been great not having to wear my contacts or glasses. I love waking up and being able to see! I do have Dry Eye Syndrome, which I had before the surgery as well. I just put some prescriptive drops in my... Read moreChevron
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Craig Stoltz

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Study Shows: Waist/Hip Ratio Predicts Heart Disease Better than Weight

A strong new report demonstrates that waist/hip ratio appears to predict heart disease risk better than body weight does. This is valuable stuff for several reasons. Let's look.Bottom line first The ratio of your waist to hip circumference is linked more closely to clogged arteries than body weight is.This study in 50 words or... Read moreChevron
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Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor

Soft drink dangers

I've never been much of a soda pop drinker. I've had my share of them and I like them. I just wouldn't call myself a pop junkie. Most of the time, I can take them or leave them. Until pregnancy!! Now I crave Dr. Pepper like crazy. Most of the time I just take a sip of my husband's fountain drink. That is usually enough to satisfy... Read moreChevron
posted 08/09/2007, comments (0)|
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Deanne Stein

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Diabetes Risk during Pregnancy

My stroke history has put me into an automatic high-risk situation with my pregnancy. Being over 35 doesn't help either. I have had more tests and screenings than I ever remember having with my son. I'm so tired of being pricked with needles, but at the same time, it's always reassuring when I get the "everything's fine"... Read moreChevron
posted 08/07/2007, comments (0)|

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