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Dr. William Davis

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posted 05/13/2009, comments (0)

The Heart-Bone Health Connection

Research over the past decade has uncovered a curious connection: Women who have coronary heart disease have more osteoporosis (loss of mineral content of the bones). Women who have osteoporosis are more likely to have coronary heart disease. Why? Surely, two body systems couldn't appear any farther apart. Why... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/24/2009, comments (0)

Heart Disease - Tips to Reduce Stress Related Weight Gain

I have some great tips for you to use to counteract and prevent stress related weight gain. Awhile back I explained how chronic long term stress leads to the release of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that breaks down muscle to provide the body with needed glucose for energy needs. Cortisol also relocates fat cell deposits... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 04/10/2009, comments (0)

Exercise to Improve Your Cholesterol

As you know exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, research indicates regular exercise can effectively lower cholesterol in conjunction with a healthy diet. So, why is exercise so beneficial in lowering cholesterol? Exercise can help you lose , or maintain weight. Being overweight tends to increase the amount... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/01/2009, comment (1)

Do You Need to Eat Fat to Lose Belly Fat?

I enjoy the show The Biggest Loser. On one of the episodes this season they had an individual from Prevention magazine share some tips based on the "Flat Belly" diet. I was very excited because it sounded like a link had been found between the Mediterranean Diet and reduced abdominal obesity. Hence, the reason for this... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/11/2009, comment (1)

Reduce Heart Failure Risk with Just a Little Activity and Weight Loss

I want to share with you a study published recently that once again drives home the point - you must make physical activity a priority if you want to live a life free of heart disease! Pay special attention if you're male or have a man in your life whose health you worry about. Let's start with a couple definitions: Heart Failure -... Read more Chevron

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