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The changing face of poverty

Millions of Americans live in poverty, more families are suffering and hunger is seen growing.

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Poverty and hunger are problems that many Americans relegate to the Third World. But the steady growth of poverty has left millions of American families afraid they won't have enough… Continue

Added by Susana on November 17, 2009 at 1:26pm — 2 Comments

DASH for More than Just Blood Pressure

The DASH Diet has been proven to lower blood pressure in as little as two weeks. Researchers are interested in the impact of the DASH diet on other aspects of heart health. A new study looked at the DASH diets effect on heart failure in women. Out of over 36,000 women between the ages of 4… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on November 10, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Remembering Patrick Swayze - Pancreatic Cancer Prevention: Go Veg

More Fruit, Veggies, Less Sugar, Red Meat

The recent loss of beloved actor Patrick Swayze to pancreatic cancer at age 57 is a sad but compelling prologue to November's Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. S… Continue

Added by Susana on November 9, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Are we exercising less or eating more?

There are many compelling reasons to exercise. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. It improves mental health, fosters strong muscles and strong bones. It also makes most participants happier and improves our looks. Physical activity also burns calories. In the past few decades exercise has therefore become one arm of the two pronged approach to combat overweight and obesity. Exercise is the calories expended in the equati… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on November 9, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Swine Flu Vaccine: What To Do?

Summer is over and the question I am being asked most frequently in my practice is, “what do I do about Swine flu?” My patients are wondering whether or not they should get vaccinated and the simple answer I give most of the time is ..NO! From what you may have read, you might think that the swine flu vaccin… Continue

Added by Susana on November 3, 2009 at 8:19am — 2 Comments

Walnut yeast “roses” cake: a delicious indulgent dessert

If the photo of this golden, brown delicacy wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, let me describe the smell: It’s the essence of childhood dreams, the aroma of pleasure itself. At least for me. Clearly I’m digressing this week from veggie and whole grain recipes and the science of healthy living to the aroma of… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on November 2, 2009 at 6:00am — 4 Comments

Dr Rauni Kilde on Swine Flu Conspiracy

Ret Chief medical Officer for Finland condemns the Swine Flu issues and explores other related matters. Excerpt from The Researchers series, BASES 5. Continue

Added by Susana on October 28, 2009 at 11:14pm — No Comments

Healthy neighborhoods can reduce the risk of diabetes

Do you live in a healthy neighborhood? Is there such a thing as an unhealthy neighborhood? Personal choice has a big impact on many aspects of our health, but do we really have the wherewithal to choose our lifestyle, or do most of us fall into a pattern determined by what’s easy to do and what everyone else is doing? Sure, there are a few motivated individuals who swim against the stream and set their own trend. Most of us don’t. Whether we realize it or not, we follow the lead of our parents… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on October 26, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

2009 UN World Drug report... What's going on in this world?

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Added by Susana on October 21, 2009 at 10:52am — No Comments

My Chat with Bob Harper

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Harper. If you live in a box a… Continue

Added by GetFitJenn on October 20, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Coke did make America fat

Coca-Cola’s CEO Muhtar Kent recently wrote a much viewed op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled “Coke Didn't Make America Fat,” in which he claims Americans need more exercise, not another tax, and should “enjoy the simple pleasures of a Coca-Cola.” While it’s perfectly understandable that Mr. Kent would fight the soda tax idea—not because it threaten… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on October 19, 2009 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

Blurt: Yahoo!!! I’ve Lost Over 100 Pounds!!!

Milestone accomplished! I have now lost a total of 112 pounds!!! Yes, that’s right, One Hundred and Twelve Pounds!!! I am so excited! I have been thinking for awhile now I had reached this milestone but I have not been able to go weight in. But today, I finally had the opportunity. It feels so good! As ma… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on October 12, 2009 at 11:03am — 3 Comments

Food, nutrients and relief from the common cold

Medical science has no cure for the common cold; symptomatic relief is the best we can offer as we wait for our body to overcome the viral illness. Although the common cold is generally a mild di… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on October 12, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

How do you control your food cravings?

I have tried a lot of things to try and reduce my cravings. Anybody have any advice for controlling your cravings? Check out my blog post about cravings: http://www.shar-on-nutrition.com/?p=316 Feel free to comment! :) Continue

Added by Sharon Porter on October 7, 2009 at 8:15am — No Comments

Whole wheat banana bread with mint sauce

I’ve always wondered why banana bread is called banana bread and not banana cake. Is it because it’s baked in a bread pan, and not in a round pan? Is the name designed to make us feel be… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on October 5, 2009 at 5:30am — 3 Comments

Hello Autumn!

It is so nice outside; I was so excited to be out there on my balcony doing my exercise routine this morning. I love the crisp morning air in the fall. It smells so clean and fresh, it is absolutely invigorating. I made sure to fill out my… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 30, 2009 at 8:34am — 1 Comment

Can super-sizing fruit help you shed weight?

I’m very skeptical of promises that sound too good to be true. No field is as rife with these as the diet industry, where new dream diets are invented daily and claim to have found a magic trick allowing us to eat as much as we want yet lose weight. But here’s one worth checking out: Can eating more fruit help you shed weight? This diet is worth a second look because we have many other good reasons to increase our fruit consumption—fruit and vegetables are an important component of a… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on September 28, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Bingeing at Night?

Are you gorging on foods at night? Do you grab a bag of your favorite chips to watch TV? Do you overindulge on your favorite snack? Do you splurge and overdo to satisfy that feeling of depression? Do you find that after you open a bag of cookies it is gone or almost gone before you go to bed?… Continue

Added by Brian, the old man on September 26, 2009 at 11:27am — 1 Comment

Health experts favor taxing sugary drinks in new report

A recent New York Times article says the debate over a tax on sugary soft drinks is starting to fizz over. The story quotes President Obama as saying taxing sugary drinks is an idea worth exploring, and that “every study that’s been done about obesity shows that there is as high a correlation between increased soda consumption and obesity.” A… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on September 21, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

The New "Fat Tax" Is Coming To a Soda Near You

Recently, some heavy hitters in health research and obesity prevention have stepped up support for a new form of sin tax that is gaining momentum toward a "Fat Tax" in which a levy of 1 cent per ounce would be added to soda's and soft drinks. This will lead to a 15-20% increase in the price of a bottle of coke, pepsi or other soda's. Will it help stem the obesity epidemic or save money on health care? Read… Continue

Added by TC on September 20, 2009 at 8:36am — 1 Comment

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