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Lisa Nelson

posted 09/10/2009, comments (0)

Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Weight Gain

A lack of sleep is a common problem. We are so busy, it is frequently hard to make going to bed at a reasonable time a priority. However, if you are struggling to lose weight, getting adequate sleep is essential. Research shows a strong link between a lack of sleep and obesity. Sleep deprivation affects the balance of two hormones that... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Nelson

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posted 08/07/2009, comments (0)

How does your body mass measure up?

Research has made it very clear that being overweight equals increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. One of the easiest ways to measure if you're at risk is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). BMI is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. I want you to take a moment and calculate your BMI right now,... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 07/30/2009, comments (2)

Fructose: Nutritional Bombshell

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 Chevron

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Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist

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posted 07/13/2009, comment (1)

Michael Jackson- A Wake Up Call?

The death of Michael Jackson this past month was tragic, a blow to all music lovers. Yet could it be a wake up call for all of us? Gil Kerlikowske, chief of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, has called Michael Jackson's death a wake-up call to the nation about prescription drug abuse.... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 07/13/2009, comments (0)

Big biceps, better health?

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 Chevron

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