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SSuchy on Diet & Exercise
Tuesday, May 22 2012
A report included with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2010 nutritional guidelines listed the top 25 sources of calories for Americans over the age of two. And almost a third of those on the list qualified as “empty calorie” foods, meaning they boost calories without adding nutrients.
Given these findings,... Read more
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SSuchy on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Friday, May 11 2012
Myth: Celiac disease is a type of wheat allergy
Fact: Celiac Disease is not an allergy but an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten. Gluten is a protein found in all form of wheat, rye barley, triticale and some oats. When someone with Celiac disease eats a food that contains gluten, the gluten will trigger an... Read more
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SSuchy on Diet & Exercise
Thursday, May 03 2012
If you have trouble losing weight even after you've established a good exercise regimen and improved your diet, the answer may lie in what you drink at happy hour. Alcoholic beverages are notorious for hiding massive amounts of calories in small, easily drinkable servings. Check out this infographic to see exactly how much one night of... Read more
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SSuchy on Acid Reflux
Wednesday, May 02 2012
Many gastrointestinal issues, like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), will wreck havoc on the upper GI tract – the mouth, throat, and esophagus, stomach and duodenum – the first part of the small intestine. An endoscopy allows a doctor a clear view of the upper GI tract and to take samples of suspect tissue for further... Read more
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SSuchy on Alzheimer's
Thursday, April 26 2012
Myth: Consistent memory loss is a normal part of aging
Fact: It is common for people to have occasional memory problems as they age, such as forgetting the name of recent acquaintances or where you set the keys. However, Alzheimer’s disease is much more than occasional memory lapses. Alzheimer’s disease... Read more
